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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.38, 32,913.68 and 13,778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.38, 32,913.68 and 13,778.24 is: 19,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.38 : 32,913.68 = 13,778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.38/32,913.68 = 13,778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.38x = 32,913.68 × 13,778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.38x = 453,492,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,492,582.32/23,849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.86

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