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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.48, 32,763.68 and 14,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.48, 32,763.68 and 14,181.44 is: 19,568.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.48 : 32,763.68 = 14,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.48/32,763.68 = 14,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.48x = 32,763.68 × 14,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.48x = 464,636,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,636,162.10/23,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,568.18

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