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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.76, 32,802.72 and 14,212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.76, 32,802.72 and 14,212.08 is: 19,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.76 : 32,802.72 = 14,212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.76/32,802.72 = 14,212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.76x = 32,802.72 × 14,212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.76x = 466,194,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,194,880.86/23,777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.34

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