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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.46, 32,794.30 and 14,334.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.46, 32,794.30 and 14,334.78 is: 19,775.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.46 : 32,794.30 = 14,334.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.46/32,794.30 = 14,334.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.46x = 32,794.30 × 14,334.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.46x = 470,099,075.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,099,075.75/23,771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,775.78

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