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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.83, 32,680.33 and 14,723.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.83, 32,680.33 and 14,723.22 is: 20,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.83 : 32,680.33 = 14,723.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.83/32,680.33 = 14,723.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.83x = 32,680.33 × 14,723.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.83x = 481,159,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,159,643.37/23,672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.40

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