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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.58, 32,790.34 and 14,331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.58, 32,790.34 and 14,331.90 is: 19,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.58 : 32,790.34 = 14,331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.58/32,790.34 = 14,331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.58x = 32,790.34 × 14,331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.58x = 469,947,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,947,873.85/23,768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.81

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