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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.58, 32,682.75 and 14,724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.58, 32,682.75 and 14,724.97 is: 20,327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.58 : 32,682.75 = 14,724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.58/32,682.75 = 14,724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.58x = 32,682.75 × 14,724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.58x = 481,252,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,252,513.27/23,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,327.82

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