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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,850.81, 32,925.96 and 14,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,850.81, 32,925.96 and 14,903.28 is: 20,573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,850.81 : 32,925.96 = 14,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,850.81/32,925.96 = 14,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,850.81x = 32,925.96 × 14,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,850.81x = 490,704,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,704,801.15/23,850.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.93

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