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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,876.67, 32,939.94 and 14,446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,876.67, 32,939.94 and 14,446.65 is: 19,930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,876.67 : 32,939.94 = 14,446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,876.67/32,939.94 = 14,446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,876.67x = 32,939.94 × 14,446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,876.67x = 475,871,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,871,784.20/23,876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.41

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