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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.05, 32,713.04 and 14,753.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.05, 32,713.04 and 14,753.27 is: 20,358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.05 : 32,713.04 = 14,753.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.05/32,713.04 = 14,753.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.05x = 32,713.04 × 14,753.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.05x = 482,624,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,624,237.87/23,706.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.69

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