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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.08, 32,789.65 and 14,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.08, 32,789.65 and 14,331.40 is: 19,771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.08 : 32,789.65 = 14,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.08/32,789.65 = 14,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.08x = 32,789.65 × 14,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.08x = 469,921,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,921,354.40/23,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.12

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