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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.76, 32,671.34 and 14,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.76, 32,671.34 and 14,237.52 is: 19,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.76 : 32,671.34 = 14,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.76/32,671.34 = 14,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.76x = 32,671.34 × 14,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.76x = 465,158,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,158,856.68/23,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.20

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