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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,881.20, 32,954.48 and 14,928.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,881.20, 32,954.48 and 14,928.24 is: 20,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,881.20 : 32,954.48 = 14,928.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,881.20/32,954.48 = 14,928.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,881.20x = 32,954.48 × 14,928.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,881.20x = 491,952,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,952,386.52/23,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.99

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