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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.72, 32,829.41 and 14,235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.72, 32,829.41 and 14,235.89 is: 19,640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.72 : 32,829.41 = 14,235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.72/32,829.41 = 14,235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.72x = 32,829.41 × 14,235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.72x = 467,355,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,355,687.58/23,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.32

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