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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778.06, 32,810.22 and 13,705.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778.06, 32,810.22 and 13,705.71 is: 18,911.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778.06 : 32,810.22 = 13,705.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778.06/32,810.22 = 13,705.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778.06x = 32,810.22 × 13,705.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778.06x = 449,687,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,687,360.36/23,778.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,911.86

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