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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,847.39, 32,912.43 and 14,415.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,847.39, 32,912.43 and 14,415.93 is: 19,895.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,847.39 : 32,912.43 = 14,415.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,847.39/32,912.43 = 14,415.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,847.39x = 32,912.43 × 14,415.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,847.39x = 474,463,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,463,287.01/23,847.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,895.82

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