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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.23, 32,692.58 and 14,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.23, 32,692.58 and 14,127.70 is: 19,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.23 : 32,692.58 = 14,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.23/32,692.58 = 14,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.23x = 32,692.58 × 14,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.23x = 461,870,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,870,834.32/23,687.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,498.73

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