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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.48, 32,651.50 and 14,708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.48, 32,651.50 and 14,708.75 is: 20,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.48 : 32,651.50 = 14,708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.48/32,651.50 = 14,708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.48x = 32,651.50 × 14,708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.48x = 480,262,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,262,750.63/23,661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,297.24

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