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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.66, 32,639.44 and 14,699.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.66, 32,639.44 and 14,699.97 is: 20,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.66 : 32,639.44 = 14,699.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.66/32,639.44 = 14,699.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.66x = 32,639.44 × 14,699.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.66x = 479,798,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,798,788.82/23,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.19

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