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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.19, 32,878.26 and 13,214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.19, 32,878.26 and 13,214.61 is: 18,235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.19 : 32,878.26 = 13,214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.19/32,878.26 = 13,214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.19x = 32,878.26 × 13,214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.19x = 434,473,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,473,383.38/23,825.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.88

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