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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,697.09, 32,701.91 and 14,266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,697.09, 32,701.91 and 14,266.17 is: 19,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,697.09 : 32,701.91 = 14,266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,697.09/32,701.91 = 14,266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,697.09x = 32,701.91 × 14,266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,697.09x = 466,530,936.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,530,936.05/23,697.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.27

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