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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778.58, 32,814.38 and 13,706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778.58, 32,814.38 and 13,706.94 is: 18,915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778.58 : 32,814.38 = 13,706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778.58/32,814.38 = 13,706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778.58x = 32,814.38 × 13,706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778.58x = 449,784,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,784,505.19/23,778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.53

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