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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,856.70, 32,925.31 and 14,425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,856.70, 32,925.31 and 14,425.27 is: 19,908.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,856.70 : 32,925.31 = 14,425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,856.70/32,925.31 = 14,425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,856.70x = 32,925.31 × 14,425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,856.70x = 474,956,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,956,486.58/23,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.73

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