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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.72, 32,682.12 and 14,126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.72, 32,682.12 and 14,126.16 is: 19,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.72 : 32,682.12 = 14,126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.72/32,682.12 = 14,126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.72x = 32,682.12 × 14,126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.72x = 461,672,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,672,856.26/23,688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.14

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