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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,824.73, 32,879.40 and 13,214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,824.73, 32,879.40 and 13,214.09 is: 18,236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,824.73 : 32,879.40 = 13,214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,824.73/32,879.40 = 13,214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,824.73x = 32,879.40 × 13,214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,824.73x = 434,471,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,471,350.75/23,824.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.15

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