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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,689.41, 32,703.22 and 14,739.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,689.41, 32,703.22 and 14,739.81 is: 20,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,689.41 : 32,703.22 = 14,739.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,689.41/32,703.22 = 14,739.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,689.41x = 32,703.22 × 14,739.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,689.41x = 482,039,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,039,249.19/23,689.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,348.30

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