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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,896.76, 32,977.70 and 14,949.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,896.76, 32,977.70 and 14,949.35 is: 20,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,896.76 : 32,977.70 = 14,949.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,896.76/32,977.70 = 14,949.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,896.76x = 32,977.70 × 14,949.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,896.76x = 492,995,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,995,179.50/23,896.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.21

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