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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,807.88, 32,848.68 and 14,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,807.88, 32,848.68 and 14,373 is: 19,831.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,807.88 : 32,848.68 = 14,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,807.88/32,848.68 = 14,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,807.88x = 32,848.68 × 14,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,807.88x = 472,134,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,134,077.64/23,807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,831.00

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