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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.78, 32,988.52 and 14,467.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.78, 32,988.52 and 14,467.35 is: 19,969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.78 : 32,988.52 = 14,467.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.78/32,988.52 = 14,467.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.78x = 32,988.52 × 14,467.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.78x = 477,256,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,256,299.88/23,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.90

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