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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.95, 32,792.23 and 14,333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.95, 32,792.23 and 14,333.27 is: 19,773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.95 : 32,792.23 = 14,333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.95/32,792.23 = 14,333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.95x = 32,792.23 × 14,333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.95x = 470,019,886.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,019,886.49/23,769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.70

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