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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.03, 32,977.40 and 14,467.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.03, 32,977.40 and 14,467.77 is: 19,961.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.03 : 32,977.40 = 14,467.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.03/32,977.40 = 14,467.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.03x = 32,977.40 × 14,467.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.03x = 477,109,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,109,366.06/23,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,961.87

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