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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.23, 32,638.84 and 14,699.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.23, 32,638.84 and 14,699.54 is: 20,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.23 : 32,638.84 = 14,699.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.23/32,638.84 = 14,699.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.23x = 32,638.84 × 14,699.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.23x = 479,775,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,775,978.98/23,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.60

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