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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.70, 32,996.16 and 14,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.70, 32,996.16 and 14,955.84 is: 20,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.70 : 32,996.16 = 14,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.70/32,996.16 = 14,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.70x = 32,996.16 × 14,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.70x = 493,485,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,485,289.57/23,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.60

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