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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,791.61, 32,826.35 and 14,843.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,791.61, 32,826.35 and 14,843.45 is: 20,480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,791.61 : 32,826.35 = 14,843.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,791.61/32,826.35 = 14,843.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,791.61x = 32,826.35 × 14,843.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,791.61x = 487,256,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,256,210.69/23,791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.17

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