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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.77, 32,649.12 and 14,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.77, 32,649.12 and 14,707.44 is: 20,305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.77 : 32,649.12 = 14,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.77/32,649.12 = 14,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.77x = 32,649.12 × 14,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.77x = 480,184,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,184,973.45/23,647.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.72

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