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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,878.05, 32,942.76 and 14,799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,878.05, 32,942.76 and 14,799.26 is: 20,417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,878.05 : 32,942.76 = 14,799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,878.05/32,942.76 = 14,799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,878.05x = 32,942.76 × 14,799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,878.05x = 487,528,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,528,552.71/23,878.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,417.44

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