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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,856.61, 32,916.90 and 14,424.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,856.61, 32,916.90 and 14,424.97 is: 19,903.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,856.61 : 32,916.90 = 14,424.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,856.61/32,916.90 = 14,424.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,856.61x = 32,916.90 × 14,424.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,856.61x = 474,825,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,825,294.99/23,856.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.30

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