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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.62, 32,777.66 and 14,796.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.62, 32,777.66 and 14,796.54 is: 20,425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.62 : 32,777.66 = 14,796.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.62/32,777.66 = 14,796.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.62x = 32,777.66 × 14,796.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.62x = 484,995,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,995,957.30/23,744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.51

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