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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,879.96, 32,954.68 and 14,448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,879.96, 32,954.68 and 14,448.54 is: 19,939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,879.96 : 32,954.68 = 14,448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,879.96/32,954.68 = 14,448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,879.96x = 32,954.68 × 14,448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,879.96x = 476,147,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,147,012.17/23,879.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.19

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