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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,844.74, 32,904.21 and 14,891.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,844.74, 32,904.21 and 14,891.71 is: 20,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,844.74 : 32,904.21 = 14,891.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,844.74/32,904.21 = 14,891.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,844.74x = 32,904.21 × 14,891.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,844.74x = 489,999,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,999,953.10/23,844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.60

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