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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.39, 32,826.81 and 14,354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.39, 32,826.81 and 14,354.13 is: 19,808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.39 : 32,826.81 = 14,354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.39/32,826.81 = 14,354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.39x = 32,826.81 × 14,354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.39x = 471,200,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,200,298.23/23,787.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.83

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