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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,697.59, 32,702.60 and 14,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,697.59, 32,702.60 and 14,266.67 is: 19,687.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,697.59 : 32,702.60 = 14,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,697.59/32,702.60 = 14,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,697.59x = 32,702.60 × 14,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,697.59x = 466,557,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,557,131.01/23,697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.96

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