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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,791.08, 32,826.96 and 14,360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,791.08, 32,826.96 and 14,360.16 is: 19,814.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,791.08 : 32,826.96 = 14,360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,791.08/32,826.96 = 14,360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,791.08x = 32,826.96 × 14,360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,791.08x = 471,400,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,400,397.91/23,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.17

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