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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.72, 32,974.80 and 14,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.72, 32,974.80 and 14,465.28 is: 19,958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.72 : 32,974.80 = 14,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.72/32,974.80 = 14,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.72x = 32,974.80 × 14,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.72x = 476,989,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,989,714.94/23,898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.80

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