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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,851.39, 32,917.95 and 14,419.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,851.39, 32,917.95 and 14,419.93 is: 19,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,851.39 : 32,917.95 = 14,419.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,851.39/32,917.95 = 14,419.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,851.39x = 32,917.95 × 14,419.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,851.39x = 474,674,534.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,674,534.74/23,851.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.34

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