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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.56, 32,753.29 and 14,771.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.56, 32,753.29 and 14,771.74 is: 20,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.56 : 32,753.29 = 14,771.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.56/32,753.29 = 14,771.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.56x = 32,753.29 × 14,771.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.56x = 483,823,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,823,104.89/23,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.05

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