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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,718.59, 32,726.01 and 14,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,718.59, 32,726.01 and 14,761.30 is: 20,367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,718.59 : 32,726.01 = 14,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,718.59/32,726.01 = 14,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,718.59x = 32,726.01 × 14,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,718.59x = 483,078,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,078,451.41/23,718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,367.08

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