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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.68, 32,625.56 and 14,691.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.68, 32,625.56 and 14,691.94 is: 20,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.68 : 32,625.56 = 14,691.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.68/32,625.56 = 14,691.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.68x = 32,625.56 × 14,691.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.68x = 479,332,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,332,769.99/23,637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.33

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