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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.70, 32,975.26 and 13,823.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.70, 32,975.26 and 13,823.47 is: 19,073.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.70 : 32,975.26 = 13,823.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.70/32,975.26 = 13,823.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.70x = 32,975.26 × 13,823.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.70x = 455,832,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,832,517.35/23,898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,073.53

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