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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.46, 32,921.67 and 13,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.46, 32,921.67 and 13,785.24 is: 19,024.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.46 : 32,921.67 = 13,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.46/32,921.67 = 13,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.46x = 32,921.67 × 13,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.46x = 453,833,122.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,833,122.15/23,855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.29

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