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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.40, 32,652.48 and 14,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.40, 32,652.48 and 14,232.16 is: 19,642.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.40 : 32,652.48 = 14,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.40/32,652.48 = 14,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.40x = 32,652.48 × 14,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.40x = 464,715,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,715,319.76/23,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,642.72

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