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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,679.77, 32,676.81 and 14,727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,679.77, 32,676.81 and 14,727.02 is: 20,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,679.77 : 32,676.81 = 14,727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,679.77/32,676.81 = 14,727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,679.77x = 32,676.81 × 14,727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,679.77x = 481,232,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,232,034.41/23,679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.50

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