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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,781.51, 32,818.73 and 14,348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,781.51, 32,818.73 and 14,348.25 is: 19,800.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,781.51 : 32,818.73 = 14,348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,781.51/32,818.73 = 14,348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,781.51x = 32,818.73 × 14,348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,781.51x = 470,891,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,891,270.98/23,781.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.73

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