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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,835.60, 32,891.40 and 14,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,835.60, 32,891.40 and 14,878.80 is: 20,531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,835.60 : 32,891.40 = 14,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,835.60/32,891.40 = 14,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,835.60x = 32,891.40 × 14,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,835.60x = 489,384,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,384,562.32/23,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,531.67

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