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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,649.26, 32,641.67 and 14,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,649.26, 32,641.67 and 14,216 is: 19,621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,649.26 : 32,641.67 = 14,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,649.26/32,641.67 = 14,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,649.26x = 32,641.67 × 14,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,649.26x = 464,033,909.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,033,909.64/23,649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.50

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