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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,724.94, 32,740.41 and 14,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,724.94, 32,740.41 and 14,295.46 is: 19,727.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,724.94 : 32,740.41 = 14,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,724.94/32,740.41 = 14,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,724.94x = 32,740.41 × 14,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,724.94x = 468,039,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,039,193.30/23,724.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.73

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