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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,681.08, 32,691.72 and 14,731.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,681.08, 32,691.72 and 14,731.49 is: 20,336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,681.08 : 32,691.72 = 14,731.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,681.08/32,691.72 = 14,731.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,681.08x = 32,691.72 × 14,731.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,681.08x = 481,597,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,597,800.37/23,681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,336.82

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