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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.96, 32,683.26 and 14,725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.96, 32,683.26 and 14,725.34 is: 20,328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.96 : 32,683.26 = 14,725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.96/32,683.26 = 14,725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.96x = 32,683.26 × 14,725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.96x = 481,272,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,272,115.81/23,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.32

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