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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.20, 32,975.95 and 13,823.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.20, 32,975.95 and 13,823.97 is: 19,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.20 : 32,975.95 = 13,823.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.20/32,975.95 = 13,823.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.20x = 32,975.95 × 13,823.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.20x = 455,858,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,858,543.52/23,899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,074.22

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