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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,731.20, 32,759.52 and 14,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,731.20, 32,759.52 and 14,174.40 is: 19,566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,731.20 : 32,759.52 = 14,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,731.20/32,759.52 = 14,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,731.20x = 32,759.52 × 14,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,731.20x = 464,346,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,346,540.29/23,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.92

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