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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.26, 32,723.19 and 14,286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.26, 32,723.19 and 14,286.54 is: 19,709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.26 : 32,723.19 = 14,286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.26/32,723.19 = 14,286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.26x = 32,723.19 × 14,286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.26x = 467,501,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,501,162.86/23,719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.77

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