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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.76, 32,683.28 and 14,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.76, 32,683.28 and 14,243.52 is: 19,661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.76 : 32,683.28 = 14,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.76/32,683.28 = 14,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.76x = 32,683.28 × 14,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.76x = 465,524,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,524,952.35/23,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.68

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