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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,693.64, 32,709.06 and 14,744.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,693.64, 32,709.06 and 14,744.04 is: 20,354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,693.64 : 32,709.06 = 14,744.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,693.64/32,709.06 = 14,744.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,693.64x = 32,709.06 × 14,744.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,693.64x = 482,263,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,263,689.00/23,693.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.14

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