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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,675.52, 32,670.95 and 14,722.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,675.52, 32,670.95 and 14,722.77 is: 20,316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,675.52 : 32,670.95 = 14,722.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,675.52/32,670.95 = 14,722.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,675.52x = 32,670.95 × 14,722.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,675.52x = 481,006,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,006,808.92/23,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.63

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