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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.61, 32,626.46 and 14,708.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.61, 32,626.46 and 14,708.61 is: 20,290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.61 : 32,626.46 = 14,708.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.61/32,626.46 = 14,708.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.61x = 32,626.46 × 14,708.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.61x = 479,889,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,889,912.59/23,650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.81

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