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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.53, 32,685.44 and 14,726.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.53, 32,685.44 and 14,726.91 is: 20,330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.53 : 32,685.44 = 14,726.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.53/32,685.44 = 14,726.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.53x = 32,685.44 × 14,726.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.53x = 481,355,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,355,533.19/23,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.49

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