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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.99, 32,790.51 and 14,682.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.99, 32,790.51 and 14,682.63 is: 20,257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.99 : 32,790.51 = 14,682.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.99/32,790.51 = 14,682.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.99x = 32,790.51 × 14,682.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.99x = 481,450,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,450,925.84/23,766.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.13

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