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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751.23, 32,771.59 and 14,319.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751.23, 32,771.59 and 14,319.59 is: 19,757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751.23 : 32,771.59 = 14,319.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751.23/32,771.59 = 14,319.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751.23x = 32,771.59 × 14,319.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751.23x = 469,275,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,275,532.79/23,751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.95

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