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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.13, 32,654.74 and 14,228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.13, 32,654.74 and 14,228.69 is: 19,637.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.13 : 32,654.74 = 14,228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.13/32,654.74 = 14,228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.13x = 32,654.74 × 14,228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.13x = 464,634,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,634,218.56/23,660.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,637.86

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