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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.20, 32,824.87 and 13,714.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.20, 32,824.87 and 13,714.59 is: 18,926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.20 : 32,824.87 = 13,714.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.20/32,824.87 = 13,714.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.20x = 32,824.87 × 13,714.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.20x = 450,179,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,179,633.85/23,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.08

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