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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.16, 32,878.68 and 13,214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.16, 32,878.68 and 13,214.18 is: 18,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.16 : 32,878.68 = 13,214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.16/32,878.68 = 13,214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.16x = 32,878.68 × 13,214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.16x = 434,464,795.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,464,795.68/23,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.02

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