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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,881.18, 32,954.50 and 14,928.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,881.18, 32,954.50 and 14,928.26 is: 20,600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,881.18 : 32,954.50 = 14,928.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,881.18/32,954.50 = 14,928.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,881.18x = 32,954.50 × 14,928.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,881.18x = 491,953,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,953,344.17/23,881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.04

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