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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.56, 32,680.48 and 13,994.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.56, 32,680.48 and 13,994.98 is: 19,317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.56 : 32,680.48 = 13,994.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.56/32,680.48 = 13,994.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.56x = 32,680.48 × 13,994.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.56x = 457,362,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,362,594.02/23,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,317.11

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