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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.52, 32,672.32 and 14,723.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.52, 32,672.32 and 14,723.77 is: 20,318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.52 : 32,672.32 = 14,723.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.52/32,672.32 = 14,723.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.52x = 32,672.32 × 14,723.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.52x = 481,059,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,059,725.05/23,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,318.01

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