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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.12, 32,852.24 and 14,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.12, 32,852.24 and 14,373.52 is: 19,836.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.12 : 32,852.24 = 14,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.12/32,852.24 = 14,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.12x = 32,852.24 × 14,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.12x = 472,202,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,202,328.68/23,805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,836.17

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