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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,814.73, 32,866.19 and 13,206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,814.73, 32,866.19 and 13,206.43 is: 18,225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,814.73 : 32,866.19 = 13,206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,814.73/32,866.19 = 13,206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,814.73x = 32,866.19 × 13,206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,814.73x = 434,045,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,045,037.60/23,814.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.91

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