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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.77, 32,669.91 and 14,722.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.77, 32,669.91 and 14,722.02 is: 20,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.77 : 32,669.91 = 14,722.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.77/32,669.91 = 14,722.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.77x = 32,669.91 × 14,722.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.77x = 480,967,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,967,068.42/23,674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,315.60

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