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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,824.78, 32,878.14 and 13,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,824.78, 32,878.14 and 13,216 is: 18,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,824.78 : 32,878.14 = 13,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,824.78/32,878.14 = 13,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,824.78x = 32,878.14 × 13,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,824.78x = 434,517,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,517,498.24/23,824.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,238.05

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