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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.68, 32,837.76 and 14,842.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.68, 32,837.76 and 14,842.56 is: 20,482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.68 : 32,837.76 = 14,842.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.68/32,837.76 = 14,842.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.68x = 32,837.76 × 14,842.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.68x = 487,396,423.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,396,423.07/23,795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.56

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