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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778, 32,808.01 and 14,082.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778, 32,808.01 and 14,082.57 is: 19,430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778 : 32,808.01 = 14,082.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778/32,808.01 = 14,082.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778x = 32,808.01 × 14,082.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778x = 462,021,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,021,097.39/23,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.61

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