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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.28, 32,912.87 and 14,412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.28, 32,912.87 and 14,412.38 is: 19,889.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.28 : 32,912.87 = 14,412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.28/32,912.87 = 14,412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.28x = 32,912.87 × 14,412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.28x = 474,352,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,352,552.70/23,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,889.60

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