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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.76, 32,659.80 and 14,226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.76, 32,659.80 and 14,226.50 is: 19,638.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.76 : 32,659.80 = 14,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.76/32,659.80 = 14,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.76x = 32,659.80 × 14,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.76x = 464,634,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,634,644.70/23,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,638.18

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