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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886.16, 32,953.96 and 14,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886.16, 32,953.96 and 14,807.40 is: 20,428.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886.16 : 32,953.96 = 14,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886.16/32,953.96 = 14,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886.16x = 32,953.96 × 14,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886.16x = 487,962,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,962,467.30/23,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,428.67

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