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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,782.21, 32,819.70 and 14,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,782.21, 32,819.70 and 14,348.95 is: 19,801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,782.21 : 32,819.70 = 14,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,782.21/32,819.70 = 14,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,782.21x = 32,819.70 × 14,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,782.21x = 470,928,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,928,269.62/23,782.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.70

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