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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,848.71, 32,911.35 and 14,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,848.71, 32,911.35 and 14,901.41 is: 20,564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,848.71 : 32,911.35 = 14,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,848.71/32,911.35 = 14,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,848.71x = 32,911.35 × 14,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,848.71x = 490,425,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,425,355.45/23,848.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.02

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