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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.32, 32,666.76 and 14,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.32, 32,666.76 and 14,232.24 is: 19,645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.32 : 32,666.76 = 14,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.32/32,666.76 = 14,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.32x = 32,666.76 × 14,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.32x = 464,921,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,921,168.34/23,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,645.67

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