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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.17, 32,673.66 and 14,120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.17, 32,673.66 and 14,120.62 is: 19,477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.17 : 32,673.66 = 14,120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.17/32,673.66 = 14,120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.17x = 32,673.66 × 14,120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.17x = 461,372,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,372,336.87/23,687.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,477.73

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