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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,626.80, 32,593.62 and 14,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,626.80, 32,593.62 and 14,671.44 is: 20,239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,626.80 : 32,593.62 = 14,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,626.80/32,593.62 = 14,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,626.80x = 32,593.62 × 14,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,626.80x = 478,195,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,195,340.21/23,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.53

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