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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.96, 32,914.08 and 13,779.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.96, 32,914.08 and 13,779.73 is: 19,016.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.96 : 32,914.08 = 13,779.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.96/32,914.08 = 13,779.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.96x = 32,914.08 × 13,779.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.96x = 453,547,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,547,176.74/23,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,016.69

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