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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.77, 32,845.45 and 14,854.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.77, 32,845.45 and 14,854.71 is: 20,495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.77 : 32,845.45 = 14,854.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.77/32,845.45 = 14,854.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.77x = 32,845.45 × 14,854.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.77x = 487,909,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,909,563.70/23,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,495.44

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