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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.14, 32,857.62 and 14,847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.14, 32,857.62 and 14,847.26 is: 20,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.14 : 32,857.62 = 14,847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.14/32,857.62 = 14,847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.14x = 32,857.62 × 14,847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.14x = 487,845,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,845,627.12/23,805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.29

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