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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.64, 32,789.34 and 14,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.64, 32,789.34 and 14,328 is: 19,773.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.64 : 32,789.34 = 14,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.64/32,789.34 = 14,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.64x = 32,789.34 × 14,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.64x = 469,805,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,805,663.52/23,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.27

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