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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,681.67, 32,692.50 and 14,732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,681.67, 32,692.50 and 14,732.04 is: 20,337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,681.67 : 32,692.50 = 14,732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,681.67/32,692.50 = 14,732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,681.67x = 32,692.50 × 14,732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,681.67x = 481,627,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,627,217.70/23,681.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,337.55

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