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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.57, 32,769.83 and 14,783.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.57, 32,769.83 and 14,783.78 is: 20,405.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.57 : 32,769.83 = 14,783.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.57/32,769.83 = 14,783.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.57x = 32,769.83 × 14,783.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.57x = 484,462,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,462,076.24/23,741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,405.64

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