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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,854.20, 32,914.96 and 13,783.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,854.20, 32,914.96 and 13,783.97 is: 19,019.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,854.20 : 32,914.96 = 13,783.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,854.20/32,914.96 = 13,783.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,854.20x = 32,914.96 × 13,783.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,854.20x = 453,698,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,698,869.02/23,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,019.67

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