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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,699.57, 32,711.70 and 14,741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,699.57, 32,711.70 and 14,741.97 is: 20,347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,699.57 : 32,711.70 = 14,741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,699.57/32,711.70 = 14,741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,699.57x = 32,711.70 × 14,741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,699.57x = 482,234,900.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,234,900.05/23,699.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.84

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