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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.96, 32,658.72 and 14,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.96, 32,658.72 and 14,469.20 is: 19,963.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.96 : 32,658.72 = 14,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.96/32,658.72 = 14,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.96x = 32,658.72 × 14,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.96x = 472,545,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,545,551.42/23,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,963.94

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