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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.16, 32,867.94 and 14,874.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.16, 32,867.94 and 14,874.88 is: 20,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.16 : 32,867.94 = 14,874.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.16/32,867.94 = 14,874.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.16x = 32,867.94 × 14,874.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.16x = 488,906,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,906,663.35/23,825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.60

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