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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.26, 32,731.35 and 14,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.26, 32,731.35 and 14,292.54 is: 19,717.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.26 : 32,731.35 = 14,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.26/32,731.35 = 14,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.26x = 32,731.35 × 14,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.26x = 467,814,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,814,129.13/23,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,717.98

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