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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,756.44, 32,783.59 and 14,325.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,756.44, 32,783.59 and 14,325.00 is: 19,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,756.44 : 32,783.59 = 14,325.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,756.44/32,783.59 = 14,325.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,756.44x = 32,783.59 × 14,325.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,756.44x = 469,624,925.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,624,925.55/23,756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.32

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