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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.91, 32,702.53 and 14,739.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.91, 32,702.53 and 14,739.31 is: 20,347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.91 : 32,702.53 = 14,739.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.91/32,702.53 = 14,739.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.91x = 32,702.53 × 14,739.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.91x = 482,012,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,012,563.94/23,688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.61

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