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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.65, 32,786.25 and 13,682.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.65, 32,786.25 and 13,682.13 is: 18,883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.65 : 32,786.25 = 13,682.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.65/32,786.25 = 13,682.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.65x = 32,786.25 × 13,682.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.65x = 448,585,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,585,734.71/23,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,883.33

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