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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.68, 32,724.52 and 14,750.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.68, 32,724.52 and 14,750.84 is: 20,360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.68 : 32,724.52 = 14,750.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.68/32,724.52 = 14,750.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.68x = 32,724.52 × 14,750.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.68x = 482,714,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,714,158.60/23,708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.23

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