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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.49, 32,685.93 and 14,725.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.49, 32,685.93 and 14,725.01 is: 20,330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.49 : 32,685.93 = 14,725.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.49/32,685.93 = 14,725.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.49x = 32,685.93 × 14,725.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.49x = 481,300,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,300,572.48/23,673.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.79

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