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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,723.61, 32,738.56 and 14,293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,723.61, 32,738.56 and 14,293.99 is: 19,725.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,723.61 : 32,738.56 = 14,293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,723.61/32,738.56 = 14,293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,723.61x = 32,738.56 × 14,293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,723.61x = 467,964,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,964,649.25/23,723.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.69

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