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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.27, 32,671.98 and 14,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.27, 32,671.98 and 14,723.52 is: 20,317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.27 : 32,671.98 = 14,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.27/32,671.98 = 14,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.27x = 32,671.98 × 14,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.27x = 481,046,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,046,550.97/23,676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,317.67

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