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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.96, 32,907.44 and 14,291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.96, 32,907.44 and 14,291.39 is: 19,722.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.96 : 32,907.44 = 14,291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.96/32,907.44 = 14,291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.96x = 32,907.44 × 14,291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.96x = 470,293,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,293,136.74/23,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.13

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