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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,699.18, 32,711.40 and 14,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,699.18, 32,711.40 and 14,741.36 is: 20,347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,699.18 : 32,711.40 = 14,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,699.18/32,711.40 = 14,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,699.18x = 32,711.40 × 14,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,699.18x = 482,210,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,210,523.50/23,699.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.14

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