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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.33, 32,791.38 and 14,332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.33, 32,791.38 and 14,332.65 is: 19,772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.33 : 32,791.38 = 14,332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.33/32,791.38 = 14,332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.33x = 32,791.38 × 14,332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.33x = 469,987,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,987,300.89/23,769.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.85

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