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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.89, 32,982.16 and 14,347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.89, 32,982.16 and 14,347.23 is: 19,791.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.89 : 32,982.16 = 14,347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.89/32,982.16 = 14,347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.89x = 32,982.16 × 14,347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.89x = 473,202,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,202,635.42/23,909.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.08

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