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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.49, 32,687.31 and 14,726.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.49, 32,687.31 and 14,726.01 is: 20,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.49 : 32,687.31 = 14,726.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.49/32,687.31 = 14,726.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.49x = 32,687.31 × 14,726.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.49x = 481,353,653.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,353,653.93/23,674.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.17

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