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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,843.63, 32,881.32 and 14,281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,843.63, 32,881.32 and 14,281.98 is: 19,695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,843.63 : 32,881.32 = 14,281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,843.63/32,881.32 = 14,281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,843.63x = 32,881.32 × 14,281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,843.63x = 469,610,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,610,354.61/23,843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.43

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