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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,802.14, 32,853.48 and 14,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,802.14, 32,853.48 and 14,844.26 is: 20,489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,802.14 : 32,853.48 = 14,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,802.14/32,853.48 = 14,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,802.14x = 32,853.48 × 14,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,802.14x = 487,685,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,685,599.02/23,802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.15

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