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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.54, 32,986.92 and 14,826.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.54, 32,986.92 and 14,826.67 is: 20,465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.54 : 32,986.92 = 14,826.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.54/32,986.92 = 14,826.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.54x = 32,986.92 × 14,826.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.54x = 489,085,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,085,938.09/23,898.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.10

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