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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,878.80, 32,942.52 and 14,910.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,878.80, 32,942.52 and 14,910.73 is: 20,570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,878.80 : 32,942.52 = 14,910.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,878.80/32,942.52 = 14,910.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,878.80x = 32,942.52 × 14,910.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,878.80x = 491,197,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,197,166.12/23,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,570.43

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