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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,900.79, 32,991.29 and 14,469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,900.79, 32,991.29 and 14,469.36 is: 19,972.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,900.79 : 32,991.29 = 14,469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,900.79/32,991.29 = 14,469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,900.79x = 32,991.29 × 14,469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,900.79x = 477,362,851.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,362,851.87/23,900.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.68

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