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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.25, 32,885.82 and 13,759.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.25, 32,885.82 and 13,759.14 is: 18,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.25 : 32,885.82 = 13,759.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.25/32,885.82 = 13,759.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.25x = 32,885.82 × 13,759.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.25x = 452,480,601.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,480,601.39/23,828.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.25

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