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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.58, 32,679.99 and 14,722.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.58, 32,679.99 and 14,722.97 is: 20,325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.58 : 32,679.99 = 14,722.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.58/32,679.99 = 14,722.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.58x = 32,679.99 × 14,722.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.58x = 481,146,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,146,393.86/23,672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.05

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