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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.14, 32,660.62 and 14,706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.14, 32,660.62 and 14,706.66 is: 20,305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.14 : 32,660.62 = 14,706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.14/32,660.62 = 14,706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.14x = 32,660.62 × 14,706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.14x = 480,328,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,328,719.44/23,655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.47

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