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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,913.72, 32,992.02 and 14,957.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,913.72, 32,992.02 and 14,957.82 is: 20,636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,913.72 : 32,992.02 = 14,957.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,913.72/32,992.02 = 14,957.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,913.72x = 32,992.02 × 14,957.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,913.72x = 493,488,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,488,696.60/23,913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.22

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