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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.81, 32,981.20 and 14,470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.81, 32,981.20 and 14,470.93 is: 19,964.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.81 : 32,981.20 = 14,470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.81/32,981.20 = 14,470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.81x = 32,981.20 × 14,470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.81x = 477,268,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,268,636.52/23,905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.55

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