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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,851.93, 32,914.11 and 14,898.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,851.93, 32,914.11 and 14,898.91 is: 20,559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,851.93 : 32,914.11 = 14,898.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,851.93/32,914.11 = 14,898.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,851.93x = 32,914.11 × 14,898.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,851.93x = 490,384,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,384,362.62/23,851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.53

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