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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,814.90, 32,862.96 and 13,204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,814.90, 32,862.96 and 13,204.14 is: 18,220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,814.90 : 32,862.96 = 13,204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,814.90/32,862.96 = 13,204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,814.90x = 32,862.96 × 13,204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,814.90x = 433,927,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,927,124.65/23,814.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.82

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