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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,900.76, 32,983.22 and 14,953.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,900.76, 32,983.22 and 14,953.36 is: 20,635.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,900.76 : 32,983.22 = 14,953.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,900.76/32,983.22 = 14,953.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,900.76x = 32,983.22 × 14,953.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,900.76x = 493,209,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,209,962.62/23,900.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.74

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