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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,675.77, 32,671.29 and 14,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,675.77, 32,671.29 and 14,723.02 is: 20,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,675.77 : 32,671.29 = 14,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,675.77/32,671.29 = 14,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,675.77x = 32,671.29 × 14,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,675.77x = 481,020,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,020,056.10/23,675.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.98

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