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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.96, 32,680.51 and 14,723.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.96, 32,680.51 and 14,723.34 is: 20,325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.96 : 32,680.51 = 14,723.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.96/32,680.51 = 14,723.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.96x = 32,680.51 × 14,723.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.96x = 481,166,268.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,166,268.19/23,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.57

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