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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,713.20, 32,727.78 and 14,286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,713.20, 32,727.78 and 14,286.96 is: 19,718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,713.20 : 32,727.78 = 14,286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,713.20/32,727.78 = 14,286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,713.20x = 32,727.78 × 14,286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,713.20x = 467,580,483.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,580,483.75/23,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,718.15

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