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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.33, 32,898.94 and 13,772.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.33, 32,898.94 and 13,772.44 is: 19,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.33 : 32,898.94 = 13,772.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.33/32,898.94 = 13,772.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.33x = 32,898.94 × 13,772.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.33x = 453,098,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,098,594.97/23,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.57

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