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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.91, 32,694.23 and 14,733.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.91, 32,694.23 and 14,733.29 is: 20,339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.91 : 32,694.23 = 14,733.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.91/32,694.23 = 14,733.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.91x = 32,694.23 × 14,733.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.91x = 481,693,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,693,498.25/23,682.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,339.29

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