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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.94, 32,770.35 and 14,784.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.94, 32,770.35 and 14,784.15 is: 20,406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.94 : 32,770.35 = 14,784.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.94/32,770.35 = 14,784.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.94x = 32,770.35 × 14,784.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.94x = 484,481,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,481,769.95/23,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.16

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