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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,698.84, 32,705.76 and 14,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,698.84, 32,705.76 and 14,270.44 is: 19,694.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,698.84 : 32,705.76 = 14,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,698.84/32,705.76 = 14,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,698.84x = 32,705.76 × 14,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,698.84x = 466,725,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,725,585.73/23,698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,694.03

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