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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,686.17, 32,693.67 and 14,729.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,686.17, 32,693.67 and 14,729.19 is: 20,330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,686.17 : 32,693.67 = 14,729.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,686.17/32,693.67 = 14,729.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,686.17x = 32,693.67 × 14,729.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,686.17x = 481,551,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,551,277.23/23,686.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.48

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