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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,881, 32,956.44 and 14,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,881, 32,956.44 and 14,444.08 is: 19,933.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,881 : 32,956.44 = 14,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,881/32,956.44 = 14,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,881x = 32,956.44 × 14,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,881x = 476,025,455.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,025,455.88/23,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.23

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