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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.36, 32,667.90 and 14,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.36, 32,667.90 and 14,719.88 is: 20,313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.36 : 32,667.90 = 14,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.36/32,667.90 = 14,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.36x = 32,667.90 × 14,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.36x = 480,867,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,867,567.85/23,672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.46

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