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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.14, 32,791.41 and 14,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.14, 32,791.41 and 14,329.50 is: 19,775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.14 : 32,791.41 = 14,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.14/32,791.41 = 14,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.14x = 32,791.41 × 14,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.14x = 469,884,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,884,509.60/23,761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,775.34

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