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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.39, 32,913.69 and 13,778.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.39, 32,913.69 and 13,778.26 is: 19,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.39 : 32,913.69 = 13,778.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.39/32,913.69 = 13,778.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.39x = 32,913.69 × 13,778.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.39x = 453,493,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,493,378.38/23,849.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.88

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