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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,754.65, 32,784.87 and 13,681.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,754.65, 32,784.87 and 13,681.13 is: 18,881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,754.65 : 32,784.87 = 13,681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,754.65/32,784.87 = 13,681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,754.65x = 32,784.87 × 13,681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,754.65x = 448,533,904.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,533,904.58/23,754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.95

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