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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.33, 32,681.03 and 14,723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.33, 32,681.03 and 14,723.72 is: 20,326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.33 : 32,681.03 = 14,723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.33/32,681.03 = 14,723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.33x = 32,681.03 × 14,723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.33x = 481,186,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,186,261.41/23,673.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.09

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