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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.44, 32,784.97 and 14,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.44, 32,784.97 and 14,326 is: 19,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.44 : 32,784.97 = 14,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.44/32,784.97 = 14,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.44x = 32,784.97 × 14,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.44x = 469,677,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,677,480.22/23,757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.70

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