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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.80, 32,979.30 and 14,345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.80, 32,979.30 and 14,345.22 is: 19,788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.80 : 32,979.30 = 14,345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.80/32,979.30 = 14,345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.80x = 32,979.30 × 14,345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.80x = 473,095,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,095,313.95/23,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,788.32

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