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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,848.21, 32,910.66 and 14,900.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,848.21, 32,910.66 and 14,900.91 is: 20,563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,848.21 : 32,910.66 = 14,900.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,848.21/32,910.66 = 14,900.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,848.21x = 32,910.66 × 14,900.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,848.21x = 490,398,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,398,782.70/23,848.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.34

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