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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.45, 32,878.64 and 14,748.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.45, 32,878.64 and 14,748.41 is: 20,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.45 : 32,878.64 = 14,748.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.45/32,878.64 = 14,748.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.45x = 32,878.64 × 14,748.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.45x = 484,907,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,907,424.83/23,825.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.50

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