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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.16, 32,876.36 and 13,214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.16, 32,876.36 and 13,214.58 is: 18,234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.16 : 32,876.36 = 13,214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.16/32,876.36 = 13,214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.16x = 32,876.36 × 13,214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.16x = 434,447,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,447,289.33/23,825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.81

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