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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.09, 32,931.77 and 14,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.09, 32,931.77 and 14,791.30 is: 20,406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.09 : 32,931.77 = 14,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.09/32,931.77 = 14,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.09x = 32,931.77 × 14,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.09x = 487,103,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,103,533.32/23,870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.44

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