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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,764.97, 32,793.45 and 14,202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,764.97, 32,793.45 and 14,202.97 is: 19,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,764.97 : 32,793.45 = 14,202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,764.97/32,793.45 = 14,202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,764.97x = 32,793.45 × 14,202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,764.97x = 465,764,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,764,222.58/23,764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.77

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