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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.28, 32,653.80 and 14,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.28, 32,653.80 and 14,237.04 is: 19,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.28 : 32,653.80 = 14,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.28/32,653.80 = 14,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.28x = 32,653.80 × 14,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.28x = 464,893,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,893,456.75/23,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,646.20

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