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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,847.52, 32,886.84 and 14,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,847.52, 32,886.84 and 14,285.84 is: 19,700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,847.52 : 32,886.84 = 14,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,847.52/32,886.84 = 14,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,847.52x = 32,886.84 × 14,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,847.52x = 469,816,134.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,816,134.35/23,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.84

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