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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,875.59, 32,951.96 and 14,449.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,875.59, 32,951.96 and 14,449.62 is: 19,942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,875.59 : 32,951.96 = 14,449.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,875.59/32,951.96 = 14,449.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,875.59x = 32,951.96 × 14,449.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,875.59x = 476,143,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,143,487.04/23,875.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.69

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