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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.78, 32,680.28 and 14,723.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.78, 32,680.28 and 14,723.17 is: 20,325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.78 : 32,680.28 = 14,723.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.78/32,680.28 = 14,723.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.78x = 32,680.28 × 14,723.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.78x = 481,157,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,157,162.77/23,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.33

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