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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.58, 32,710.92 and 14,147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.58, 32,710.92 and 14,147.96 is: 19,520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.58 : 32,710.92 = 14,147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.58/32,710.92 = 14,147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.58x = 32,710.92 × 14,147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.58x = 462,792,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,792,787.72/23,707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.88

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