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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.78, 32,849.40 and 13,194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.78, 32,849.40 and 13,194.32 is: 18,207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.78 : 32,849.40 = 13,194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.78/32,849.40 = 13,194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.78x = 32,849.40 × 13,194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.78x = 433,425,495.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,425,495.41/23,804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,207.50

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