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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,878.67, 32,964.25 and 14,929.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,878.67, 32,964.25 and 14,929.06 is: 20,609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,878.67 : 32,964.25 = 14,929.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,878.67/32,964.25 = 14,929.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,878.67x = 32,964.25 × 14,929.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,878.67x = 492,125,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,125,146.37/23,878.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,609.41

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