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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,879.95, 32,954.49 and 14,932.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,879.95, 32,954.49 and 14,932.69 is: 20,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,879.95 : 32,954.49 = 14,932.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,879.95/32,954.49 = 14,932.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,879.95x = 32,954.49 × 14,932.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,879.95x = 492,099,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,099,183.28/23,879.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.21

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