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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,926.95, 32,999.27 and 14,958.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,926.95, 32,999.27 and 14,958.09 is: 20,629.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,926.95 : 32,999.27 = 14,958.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,926.95/32,999.27 = 14,958.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,926.95x = 32,999.27 × 14,958.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,926.95x = 493,605,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,605,975.80/23,926.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.71

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