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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751.38, 32,777.52 and 14,320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751.38, 32,777.52 and 14,320.55 is: 19,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751.38 : 32,777.52 = 14,320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751.38/32,777.52 = 14,320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751.38x = 32,777.52 × 14,320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751.38x = 469,392,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,392,114.04/23,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.73

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