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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.36, 32,514.96 and 14,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.36, 32,514.96 and 14,724 is: 20,310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.36 : 32,514.96 = 14,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.36/32,514.96 = 14,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.36x = 32,514.96 × 14,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.36x = 478,750,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,750,271.04/23,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.68

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