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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.43, 32,753.63 and 15,114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.43, 32,753.63 and 15,114.66 is: 20,849.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.43 : 32,753.63 = 15,114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.43/32,753.63 = 15,114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.43x = 32,753.63 × 15,114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.43x = 495,059,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,059,817.45/23,744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,849.51

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