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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,675.49, 32,688.69 and 14,727.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,675.49, 32,688.69 and 14,727.01 is: 20,333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,675.49 : 32,688.69 = 14,727.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,675.49/32,688.69 = 14,727.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,675.49x = 32,688.69 × 14,727.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,675.49x = 481,406,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,406,664.52/23,675.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.55

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