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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.91, 32,683.19 and 14,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.91, 32,683.19 and 14,725.28 is: 20,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.91 : 32,683.19 = 14,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.91/32,683.19 = 14,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.91x = 32,683.19 × 14,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.91x = 481,269,132.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,269,132.12/23,674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.24

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