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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.08, 32,845.44 and 14,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.08, 32,845.44 and 14,248.04 is: 19,658.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.08 : 32,845.44 = 14,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.08/32,845.44 = 14,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.08x = 32,845.44 × 14,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.08x = 467,983,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,983,142.94/23,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.96

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