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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.08, 32,677.02 and 14,121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.08, 32,677.02 and 14,121.54 is: 19,481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.08 : 32,677.02 = 14,121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.08/32,677.02 = 14,121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.08x = 32,677.02 × 14,121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.08x = 461,449,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,449,845.01/23,687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.08

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