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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,814.66, 32,865.24 and 13,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,814.66, 32,865.24 and 13,204.29 is: 18,222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,814.66 : 32,865.24 = 13,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,814.66/32,865.24 = 13,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,814.66x = 32,865.24 × 13,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,814.66x = 433,962,159.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,962,159.88/23,814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.48

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