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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.70, 32,998.26 and 14,956.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.70, 32,998.26 and 14,956.98 is: 20,647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.70 : 32,998.26 = 14,956.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.70/32,998.26 = 14,956.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.70x = 32,998.26 × 14,956.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.70x = 493,554,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,554,314.85/23,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.61

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