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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.57, 32,660.85 and 14,239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.57, 32,660.85 and 14,239.74 is: 19,648.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.57 : 32,660.85 = 14,239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.57/32,660.85 = 14,239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.57x = 32,660.85 × 14,239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.57x = 465,082,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,082,012.18/23,670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,648.11

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