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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.76, 32,980.46 and 14,951.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.76, 32,980.46 and 14,951.35 is: 20,632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.76 : 32,980.46 = 14,951.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.76/32,980.46 = 14,951.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.76x = 32,980.46 × 14,951.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.76x = 493,102,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,102,400.62/23,898.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.97

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