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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.88, 32,858.18 and 14,874.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.88, 32,858.18 and 14,874.21 is: 20,512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.88 : 32,858.18 = 14,874.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.88/32,858.18 = 14,874.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.88x = 32,858.18 × 14,874.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.88x = 488,739,469.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,739,469.54/23,825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.97

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