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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,913.30, 32,998.41 and 14,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,913.30, 32,998.41 and 14,954.70 is: 20,636.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,913.30 : 32,998.41 = 14,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,913.30/32,998.41 = 14,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,913.30x = 32,998.41 × 14,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,913.30x = 493,481,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,481,322.03/23,913.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.27

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