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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,822.78, 32,875.38 and 13,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,822.78, 32,875.38 and 13,214 is: 18,235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,822.78 : 32,875.38 = 13,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,822.78/32,875.38 = 13,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,822.78x = 32,875.38 × 13,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,822.78x = 434,415,271.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,415,271.32/23,822.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.29

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