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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.41, 32,741.15 and 14,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.41, 32,741.15 and 14,167.44 is: 19,547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.41 : 32,741.15 = 14,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.41/32,741.15 = 14,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.41x = 32,741.15 × 14,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.41x = 463,858,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,858,278.16/23,729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.82

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