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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.96, 32,681.89 and 14,724.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.96, 32,681.89 and 14,724.35 is: 20,326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.96 : 32,681.89 = 14,724.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.96/32,681.89 = 14,724.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.96x = 32,681.89 × 14,724.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.96x = 481,219,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,219,349.99/23,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.95

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