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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.07, 32,878.09 and 13,214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.07, 32,878.09 and 13,214.47 is: 18,235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.07 : 32,878.09 = 13,214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.07/32,878.09 = 13,214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.07x = 32,878.09 × 13,214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.07x = 434,466,533.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,466,533.96/23,825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.69

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