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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.99, 32,998.64 and 14,355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.99, 32,998.64 and 14,355.23 is: 19,811.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.99 : 32,998.64 = 14,355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.99/32,998.64 = 14,355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.99x = 32,998.64 × 14,355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.99x = 473,702,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,702,910.87/23,909.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.93

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