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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,881.56, 32,946.93 and 14,433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,881.56, 32,946.93 and 14,433.72 is: 19,912.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,881.56 : 32,946.93 = 14,433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,881.56/32,946.93 = 14,433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,881.56x = 32,946.93 × 14,433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,881.56x = 475,546,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,546,762.48/23,881.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.72

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