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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.15, 32,636.84 and 14,716.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.15, 32,636.84 and 14,716.11 is: 20,301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.15 : 32,636.84 = 14,716.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.15/32,636.84 = 14,716.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.15x = 32,636.84 × 14,716.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.15x = 480,287,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,287,253.91/23,658.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.13

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