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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,791.24, 32,823.46 and 14,224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,791.24, 32,823.46 and 14,224.47 is: 19,624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,791.24 : 32,823.46 = 14,224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,791.24/32,823.46 = 14,224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,791.24x = 32,823.46 × 14,224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,791.24x = 466,896,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,896,322.07/23,791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,624.72

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