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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,737.55, 32,761.91 and 14,306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,737.55, 32,761.91 and 14,306.11 is: 19,744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,737.55 : 32,761.91 = 14,306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,737.55/32,761.91 = 14,306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,737.55x = 32,761.91 × 14,306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,737.55x = 468,695,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,695,442.13/23,737.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.90

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