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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.31, 32,608.94 and 14,679.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.31, 32,608.94 and 14,679.15 is: 20,266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.31 : 32,608.94 = 14,679.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.31/32,608.94 = 14,679.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.31x = 32,608.94 × 14,679.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.31x = 478,671,448.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,671,448.21/23,618.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.96

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