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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,869.50, 32,939.91 and 14,445.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,869.50, 32,939.91 and 14,445.42 is: 19,934.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,869.50 : 32,939.91 = 14,445.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,869.50/32,939.91 = 14,445.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,869.50x = 32,939.91 × 14,445.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,869.50x = 475,830,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,830,834.71/23,869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.68

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