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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,648.76, 32,640.98 and 14,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,648.76, 32,640.98 and 14,215.50 is: 19,620.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,648.76 : 32,640.98 = 14,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,648.76/32,640.98 = 14,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,648.76x = 32,640.98 × 14,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,648.76x = 464,007,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,007,780.11/23,648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,620.81

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