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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,774.44, 32,809.13 and 13,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,774.44, 32,809.13 and 13,019.14 is: 17,966.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,774.44 : 32,809.13 = 13,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,774.44/32,809.13 = 13,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,774.44x = 32,809.13 × 13,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,774.44x = 427,146,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,146,656.75/23,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,966.63

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