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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.62, 32,729.13 and 14,291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.62, 32,729.13 and 14,291.46 is: 19,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.62 : 32,729.13 = 14,291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.62/32,729.13 = 14,291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.62x = 32,729.13 × 14,291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.62x = 467,747,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,747,052.23/23,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.33

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