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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,791.22, 32,834.77 and 13,719.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,791.22, 32,834.77 and 13,719.78 is: 18,934.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,791.22 : 32,834.77 = 13,719.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,791.22/32,834.77 = 13,719.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,791.22x = 32,834.77 × 13,719.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,791.22x = 450,485,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,485,786.45/23,791.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.96

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