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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.76, 32,680.52 and 14,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.76, 32,680.52 and 14,241.52 is: 19,658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.76 : 32,680.52 = 14,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.76/32,680.52 = 14,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.76x = 32,680.52 × 14,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.76x = 465,420,279.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,420,279.19/23,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.92

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