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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.66, 32,868.63 and 14,875.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.66, 32,868.63 and 14,875.37 is: 20,521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.66 : 32,868.63 = 14,875.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.66/32,868.63 = 14,875.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.66x = 32,868.63 × 14,875.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.66x = 488,933,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,933,032.64/23,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.28

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