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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.96, 32,663.16 and 14,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.96, 32,663.16 and 14,240.40 is: 19,650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.96 : 32,663.16 = 14,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.96/32,663.16 = 14,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.96x = 32,663.16 × 14,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.96x = 465,136,463.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,136,463.66/23,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.09

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