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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,790.24, 32,822.08 and 14,223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,790.24, 32,822.08 and 14,223.47 is: 19,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,790.24 : 32,822.08 = 14,223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,790.24/32,822.08 = 14,223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,790.24x = 32,822.08 × 14,223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,790.24x = 466,843,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,843,670.55/23,790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.33

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