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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,892.03, 32,964.98 and 14,458.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,892.03, 32,964.98 and 14,458.77 is: 19,949.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,892.03 : 32,964.98 = 14,458.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,892.03/32,964.98 = 14,458.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,892.03x = 32,964.98 × 14,458.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,892.03x = 476,632,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,632,991.58/23,892.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,949.46

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