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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.83, 32,790.68 and 14,332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.83, 32,790.68 and 14,332.15 is: 19,772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.83 : 32,790.68 = 14,332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.83/32,790.68 = 14,332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.83x = 32,790.68 × 14,332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.83x = 469,960,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,960,780.41/23,768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.15

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