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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.08, 32,796.54 and 14,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.08, 32,796.54 and 14,336.40 is: 19,778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.08 : 32,796.54 = 14,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.08/32,796.54 = 14,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.08x = 32,796.54 × 14,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.08x = 470,184,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,184,316.06/23,773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.01

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