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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.45, 32,788.79 and 14,330.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.45, 32,788.79 and 14,330.77 is: 19,770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.45 : 32,788.79 = 14,330.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.45/32,788.79 = 14,330.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.45x = 32,788.79 × 14,330.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.45x = 469,888,536.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,888,536.41/23,767.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.25

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