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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.08, 32,791.03 and 14,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.08, 32,791.03 and 14,332.40 is: 19,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.08 : 32,791.03 = 14,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.08/32,791.03 = 14,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.08x = 32,791.03 × 14,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.08x = 469,974,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,974,158.37/23,769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.50

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