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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.14, 32,021.19 and 13,778.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.14, 32,021.19 and 13,778.46 is: 19,012.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.14 : 32,021.19 = 13,778.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.14/32,021.19 = 13,778.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.14x = 32,021.19 × 13,778.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.14x = 441,202,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,202,685.57/23,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,012.33

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