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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.81, 32,979.83 and 14,469.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.81, 32,979.83 and 14,469.93 is: 19,963.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.81 : 32,979.83 = 14,469.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.81/32,979.83 = 14,469.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.81x = 32,979.83 × 14,469.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.81x = 477,215,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,215,759.16/23,904.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,963.17

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