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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.02, 32,782.46 and 14,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.02, 32,782.46 and 14,195 is: 19,587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.02 : 32,782.46 = 14,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.02/32,782.46 = 14,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.02x = 32,782.46 × 14,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.02x = 465,346,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,346,948.73/23,757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,587.77

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