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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,733.91, 32,752.65 and 14,178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,733.91, 32,752.65 and 14,178.14 is: 19,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,733.91 : 32,752.65 = 14,178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,733.91/32,752.65 = 14,178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,733.91x = 32,752.65 × 14,178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,733.91x = 464,371,669.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,371,669.30/23,733.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.75

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