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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.15, 32,718.42 and 14,761.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.15, 32,718.42 and 14,761.53 is: 20,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.15 : 32,718.42 = 14,761.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.15/32,718.42 = 14,761.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.15x = 32,718.42 × 14,761.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.15x = 482,973,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,973,938.38/23,711.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.06

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