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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.20, 32,826.14 and 13,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.20, 32,826.14 and 13,716.28 is: 18,929.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.20 : 32,826.14 = 13,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.20/32,826.14 = 13,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.20x = 32,826.14 × 13,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.20x = 450,252,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,252,527.56/23,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,929.15

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