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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.97, 32,903.49 and 14,890.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.97, 32,903.49 and 14,890.74 is: 20,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.97 : 32,903.49 = 14,890.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.97/32,903.49 = 14,890.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.97x = 32,903.49 × 14,890.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.97x = 489,957,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,957,314.68/23,827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.28

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