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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.49, 32,927.84 and 14,897.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.49, 32,927.84 and 14,897.29 is: 20,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.49 : 32,927.84 = 14,897.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.49/32,927.84 = 14,897.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.49x = 32,927.84 × 14,897.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.49x = 490,535,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,535,581.55/23,855.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.80

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