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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.48, 32,919.40 and 14,426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.48, 32,919.40 and 14,426.84 is: 19,905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.48 : 32,919.40 = 14,426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.48/32,919.40 = 14,426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.48x = 32,919.40 × 14,426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.48x = 474,922,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,922,916.70/23,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.83

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