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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.68, 32,893.36 and 14,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.68, 32,893.36 and 14,877.60 is: 20,522.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.68 : 32,893.36 = 14,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.68/32,893.36 = 14,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.68x = 32,893.36 × 14,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.68x = 489,374,252.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,374,252.74/23,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.55

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