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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.90, 32,691.33 and 14,260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.90, 32,691.33 and 14,260.50 is: 19,679.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.90 : 32,691.33 = 14,260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.90/32,691.33 = 14,260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.90x = 32,691.33 × 14,260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.90x = 466,194,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,194,711.47/23,688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.88

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