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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.24, 32,912.07 and 14,901.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.24, 32,912.07 and 14,901.93 is: 20,564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.24 : 32,912.07 = 14,901.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.24/32,912.07 = 14,901.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.24x = 32,912.07 × 14,901.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.24x = 490,453,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,453,363.30/23,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,564.74

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