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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,656.71, 32,630.70 and 14,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,656.71, 32,630.70 and 14,225.28 is: 19,621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,656.71 : 32,630.70 = 14,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,656.71/32,630.70 = 14,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,656.71x = 32,630.70 × 14,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,656.71x = 464,180,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,180,844.10/23,656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.53

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