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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.87, 32,405.99 and 14,048.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.87, 32,405.99 and 14,048.61 is: 19,387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.87 : 32,405.99 = 14,048.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.87/32,405.99 = 14,048.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.87x = 32,405.99 × 14,048.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.87x = 455,259,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,259,044.93/23,481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.68

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