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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,847.21, 32,909.28 and 14,899.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,847.21, 32,909.28 and 14,899.91 is: 20,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,847.21 : 32,909.28 = 14,899.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,847.21/32,909.28 = 14,899.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,847.21x = 32,909.28 × 14,899.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,847.21x = 490,345,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,345,324.90/23,847.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.95

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