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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.78, 32,906.55 and 13,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.78, 32,906.55 and 13,235.14 is: 18,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.78 : 32,906.55 = 13,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.78/32,906.55 = 13,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.78x = 32,906.55 × 13,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.78x = 435,522,796.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,522,796.17/23,845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.15

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