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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.63, 32,914.02 and 13,778.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.63, 32,914.02 and 13,778.49 is: 19,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.63 : 32,914.02 = 13,778.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.63/32,914.02 = 13,778.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.63x = 32,914.02 × 13,778.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.63x = 453,505,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,505,495.43/23,849.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,015.20

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