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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,679.53, 32,689.58 and 14,729.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,679.53, 32,689.58 and 14,729.91 is: 20,334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,679.53 : 32,689.58 = 14,729.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,679.53/32,689.58 = 14,729.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,679.53x = 32,689.58 × 14,729.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,679.53x = 481,514,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,514,571.34/23,679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.63

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