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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.02, 32,898.51 and 13,772.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.02, 32,898.51 and 13,772.13 is: 19,001.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.02 : 32,898.51 = 13,772.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.02/32,898.51 = 13,772.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.02x = 32,898.51 × 13,772.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.02x = 453,082,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,082,556.53/23,845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.14

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