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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.34, 32,734.07 and 14,290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.34, 32,734.07 and 14,290.73 is: 19,721.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.34 : 32,734.07 = 14,290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.34/32,734.07 = 14,290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.34x = 32,734.07 × 14,290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.34x = 467,793,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,793,777.78/23,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.21

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