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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.46, 32,655.44 and 14,724.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.46, 32,655.44 and 14,724.34 is: 20,308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.46 : 32,655.44 = 14,724.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.46/32,655.44 = 14,724.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.46x = 32,655.44 × 14,724.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.46x = 480,829,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,829,801.41/23,676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.35

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