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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,848.83, 32,905.44 and 14,893.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,848.83, 32,905.44 and 14,893.07 is: 20,548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,848.83 : 32,905.44 = 14,893.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,848.83/32,905.44 = 14,893.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,848.83x = 32,905.44 × 14,893.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,848.83x = 490,062,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,062,856.77/23,848.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.72

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