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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,675.46, 32,683.96 and 14,725.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,675.46, 32,683.96 and 14,725.85 is: 20,329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,675.46 : 32,683.96 = 14,725.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,675.46/32,683.96 = 14,725.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,675.46x = 32,683.96 × 14,725.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,675.46x = 481,299,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,299,092.37/23,675.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.03

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