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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,662.57, 32,649.80 and 14,231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,662.57, 32,649.80 and 14,231.74 is: 19,637.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,662.57 : 32,649.80 = 14,231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,662.57/32,649.80 = 14,231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,662.57x = 32,649.80 × 14,231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,662.57x = 464,663,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,663,464.65/23,662.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,637.07

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