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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,838.68, 32,893.73 and 14,276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,838.68, 32,893.73 and 14,276.33 is: 19,699.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,838.68 : 32,893.73 = 14,276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,838.68/32,893.73 = 14,276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,838.68x = 32,893.73 × 14,276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,838.68x = 469,601,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,601,685.45/23,838.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.15

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