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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,900.08, 32,977.36 and 14,469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,900.08, 32,977.36 and 14,469.52 is: 19,965.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,900.08 : 32,977.36 = 14,469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,900.08/32,977.36 = 14,469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,900.08x = 32,977.36 × 14,469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,900.08x = 477,166,570.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,166,570.07/23,900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,965.06

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