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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.21, 32,682.23 and 14,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.21, 32,682.23 and 14,724.60 is: 20,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.21 : 32,682.23 = 14,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.21/32,682.23 = 14,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.21x = 32,682.23 × 14,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.21x = 481,232,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,232,600.45/23,674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.30

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