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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.78, 32,216.90 and 13,918.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.78, 32,216.90 and 13,918.22 is: 19,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.78 : 32,216.90 = 13,918.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.78/32,216.90 = 13,918.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.78x = 32,216.90 × 13,918.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.78x = 448,401,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,401,901.92/23,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,204.51

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