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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.98, 32,947.39 and 14,914.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.98, 32,947.39 and 14,914.51 is: 20,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.98 : 32,947.39 = 14,914.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.98/32,947.39 = 14,914.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.98x = 32,947.39 × 14,914.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.98x = 491,394,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,394,113.90/23,862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.32

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