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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.99, 32,916.04 and 14,424.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.99, 32,916.04 and 14,424.35 is: 19,902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.99 : 32,916.04 = 14,424.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.99/32,916.04 = 14,424.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.99x = 32,916.04 × 14,424.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.99x = 474,792,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,792,280.93/23,855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.44

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