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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.52, 32,913.86 and 13,778.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.52, 32,913.86 and 13,778.38 is: 19,015.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.52 : 32,913.86 = 13,778.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.52/32,913.86 = 13,778.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.52x = 32,913.86 × 13,778.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.52x = 453,499,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,499,670.35/23,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,015.04

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