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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.46, 32,655.78 and 14,716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.46, 32,655.78 and 14,716.56 is: 20,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.46 : 32,655.78 = 14,716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.46/32,655.78 = 14,716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.46x = 32,655.78 × 14,716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.46x = 480,580,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,580,745.72/23,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,301.26

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