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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.56, 32,975.34 and 14,466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.56, 32,975.34 and 14,466.68 is: 19,958.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.56 : 32,975.34 = 14,466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.56/32,975.34 = 14,466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.56x = 32,975.34 × 14,466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.56x = 477,043,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,043,691.67/23,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.68

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