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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.04, 32,993.12 and 14,831.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.04, 32,993.12 and 14,831.16 is: 20,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.04 : 32,993.12 = 14,831.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.04/32,993.12 = 14,831.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.04x = 32,993.12 × 14,831.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.04x = 489,326,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,326,241.62/23,903.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.30

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