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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.38, 32,033.61 and 13,776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.38, 32,033.61 and 13,776.12 is: 19,013.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.38 : 32,033.61 = 13,776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.38/32,033.61 = 13,776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.38x = 32,033.61 × 13,776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.38x = 441,298,855.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,298,855.39/23,209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.81

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