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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.98, 32,722.71 and 14,158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.98, 32,722.71 and 14,158.73 is: 19,536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.98 : 32,722.71 = 14,158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.98/32,722.71 = 14,158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.98x = 32,722.71 × 14,158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.98x = 463,311,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,311,980.36/23,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,536.68

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