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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,831.09, 32,890.84 and 13,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,831.09, 32,890.84 and 13,224.14 is: 18,251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,831.09 : 32,890.84 = 13,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,831.09/32,890.84 = 13,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,831.09x = 32,890.84 × 13,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,831.09x = 434,952,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,952,908.42/23,831.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,251.49

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