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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.08, 32,680.68 and 14,723.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.08, 32,680.68 and 14,723.47 is: 20,325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.08 : 32,680.68 = 14,723.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.08/32,680.68 = 14,723.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.08x = 32,680.68 × 14,723.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.08x = 481,172,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,172,874.64/23,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.74

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