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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.46, 32,662.47 and 14,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.46, 32,662.47 and 14,239.90 is: 19,649.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.46 : 32,662.47 = 14,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.46/32,662.47 = 14,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.46x = 32,662.47 × 14,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.46x = 465,110,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,110,306.55/23,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,649.40

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