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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.29, 32,604.39 and 14,077.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.29, 32,604.39 and 14,077.99 is: 19,426.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.29 : 32,604.39 = 14,077.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.29/32,604.39 = 14,077.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.29x = 32,604.39 × 14,077.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.29x = 459,004,205.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,004,205.99/23,627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.87

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