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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.16, 32,865.83 and 14,750.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.16, 32,865.83 and 14,750.63 is: 20,345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.16 : 32,865.83 = 14,750.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.16/32,865.83 = 14,750.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.16x = 32,865.83 × 14,750.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.16x = 484,791,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,791,689.40/23,828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,345.32

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