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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.98, 32,026.38 and 13,778.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.98, 32,026.38 and 13,778.07 is: 19,007.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.98 : 32,026.38 = 13,778.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.98/32,026.38 = 13,778.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.98x = 32,026.38 × 13,778.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.98x = 441,261,705.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,261,705.49/23,214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.63

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