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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,856.78, 32,921.73 and 13,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,856.78, 32,921.73 and 13,246.14 is: 18,279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,856.78 : 32,921.73 = 13,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,856.78/32,921.73 = 13,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,856.78x = 32,921.73 × 13,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,856.78x = 436,085,844.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,085,844.62/23,856.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.33

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