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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.97, 32,971.68 and 14,328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.97, 32,971.68 and 14,328.57 is: 19,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.97 : 32,971.68 = 14,328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.97/32,971.68 = 14,328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.97x = 32,971.68 × 14,328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.97x = 472,437,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,437,024.90/23,891.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.88

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