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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,847.78, 32,910.80 and 14,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,847.78, 32,910.80 and 14,410.88 is: 19,887.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,847.78 : 32,910.80 = 14,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,847.78/32,910.80 = 14,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,847.78x = 32,910.80 × 14,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,847.78x = 474,273,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,273,589.50/23,847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.54

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