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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,712.89, 32,725.01 and 14,151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,712.89, 32,725.01 and 14,151.65 is: 19,530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,712.89 : 32,725.01 = 14,151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,712.89/32,725.01 = 14,151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,712.89x = 32,725.01 × 14,151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,712.89x = 463,112,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,112,759.52/23,712.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,530.00

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