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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.73, 32,773.65 and 14,321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.73, 32,773.65 and 14,321.09 is: 19,760.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.73 : 32,773.65 = 14,321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.73/32,773.65 = 14,321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.73x = 32,773.65 × 14,321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.73x = 469,354,227.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,354,227.41/23,752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.02

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