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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.95, 32,683.81 and 14,723.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.95, 32,683.81 and 14,723.48 is: 20,328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.95 : 32,683.81 = 14,723.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.95/32,683.81 = 14,723.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.95x = 32,683.81 × 14,723.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.95x = 481,219,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,219,400.41/23,671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.67

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