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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.33, 32,905.40 and 14,905.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.33, 32,905.40 and 14,905.91 is: 20,565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.33 : 32,905.40 = 14,905.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.33/32,905.40 = 14,905.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.33x = 32,905.40 × 14,905.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.33x = 490,484,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,484,938.65/23,849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,565.99

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