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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.58, 32,730.93 and 14,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.58, 32,730.93 and 14,158.26 is: 19,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.58 : 32,730.93 = 14,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.58/32,730.93 = 14,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.58x = 32,730.93 × 14,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.58x = 463,413,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,413,016.98/23,720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,536.33

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