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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.30, 32,983.86 and 14,943.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.30, 32,983.86 and 14,943.23 is: 20,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.30 : 32,983.86 = 14,943.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.30/32,983.86 = 14,943.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.30x = 32,983.86 × 14,943.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.30x = 492,885,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,885,522.55/23,911.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.08

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