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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.02, 32,990.37 and 14,947.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.02, 32,990.37 and 14,947.96 is: 20,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.02 : 32,990.37 = 14,947.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.02/32,990.37 = 14,947.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.02x = 32,990.37 × 14,947.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.02x = 493,138,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,138,566.19/23,916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.59

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