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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,877.54, 32,962.70 and 14,927.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,877.54, 32,962.70 and 14,927.94 is: 20,607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,877.54 : 32,962.70 = 14,927.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,877.54/32,962.70 = 14,927.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,877.54x = 32,962.70 × 14,927.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,877.54x = 492,065,245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,065,245.16/23,877.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.87

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