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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,859.61, 32,921.04 and 14,427.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,859.61, 32,921.04 and 14,427.97 is: 19,907.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,859.61 : 32,921.04 = 14,427.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,859.61/32,921.04 = 14,427.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,859.61x = 32,921.04 × 14,427.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,859.61x = 474,983,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,983,777.49/23,859.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.44

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