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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,875.18, 32,944.08 and 13,801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,875.18, 32,944.08 and 13,801.68 is: 19,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,875.18 : 32,944.08 = 13,801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,875.18/32,944.08 = 13,801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,875.18x = 32,944.08 × 13,801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,875.18x = 454,683,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,683,650.05/23,875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,044.20

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