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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.62, 32,657.40 and 14,232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.62, 32,657.40 and 14,232.36 is: 19,639.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.62 : 32,657.40 = 14,232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.62/32,657.40 = 14,232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.62x = 32,657.40 × 14,232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.62x = 464,791,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,791,873.46/23,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,639.96

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