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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.79, 32,827.95 and 14,243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.79, 32,827.95 and 14,243.15 is: 19,641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.79 : 32,827.95 = 14,243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.79/32,827.95 = 14,243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.79x = 32,827.95 × 14,243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.79x = 467,573,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,573,251.90/23,804.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,641.98

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