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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,812.79, 32,876.08 and 14,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,812.79, 32,876.08 and 14,867.96 is: 20,526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,812.79 : 32,876.08 = 14,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,812.79/32,876.08 = 14,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,812.79x = 32,876.08 × 14,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,812.79x = 488,800,040.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,800,040.85/23,812.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.79

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