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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.26, 32,878.62 and 13,214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.26, 32,878.62 and 13,214.86 is: 18,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.26 : 32,878.62 = 13,214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.26/32,878.62 = 13,214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.26x = 32,878.62 × 13,214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.26x = 434,486,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,486,360.29/23,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.37

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