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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,553.36, 32,490.12 and 14,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,553.36, 32,490.12 and 14,706 is: 20,285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,553.36 : 32,490.12 = 14,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,553.36/32,490.12 = 14,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,553.36x = 32,490.12 × 14,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,553.36x = 477,799,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,799,704.72/23,553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.84

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