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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.94, 32,915.88 and 14,422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.94, 32,915.88 and 14,422.68 is: 19,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.94 : 32,915.88 = 14,422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.94/32,915.88 = 14,422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.94x = 32,915.88 × 14,422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.94x = 474,735,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,735,204.16/23,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.08

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