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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,700.24, 32,709.60 and 14,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,700.24, 32,709.60 and 14,269.68 is: 19,694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,700.24 : 32,709.60 = 14,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,700.24/32,709.60 = 14,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,700.24x = 32,709.60 × 14,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,700.24x = 466,755,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,755,524.93/23,700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,694.13

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