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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.65, 32,655.87 and 14,712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.65, 32,655.87 and 14,712.32 is: 20,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.65 : 32,655.87 = 14,712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.65/32,655.87 = 14,712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.65x = 32,655.87 × 14,712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.65x = 480,443,446.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,443,446.04/23,652.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,312.46

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