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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.92, 32,967.61 and 14,951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.92, 32,967.61 and 14,951.32 is: 20,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.92 : 32,967.61 = 14,951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.92/32,967.61 = 14,951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.92x = 32,967.61 × 14,951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.92x = 492,909,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,909,166.95/23,898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.75

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