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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,770.28, 32,803.47 and 14,220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,770.28, 32,803.47 and 14,220.02 is: 19,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,770.28 : 32,803.47 = 14,220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,770.28/32,803.47 = 14,220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,770.28x = 32,803.47 × 14,220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,770.28x = 466,465,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,465,999.47/23,770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.92

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