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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.60, 32,685.52 and 14,726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.60, 32,685.52 and 14,726.96 is: 20,330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.60 : 32,685.52 = 14,726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.60/32,685.52 = 14,726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.60x = 32,685.52 × 14,726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.60x = 481,358,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,358,345.62/23,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.55

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