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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.76, 32,786.43 and 13,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.76, 32,786.43 and 13,682.24 is: 18,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.76 : 32,786.43 = 13,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.76/32,786.43 = 13,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.76x = 32,786.43 × 13,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.76x = 448,591,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,591,885.97/23,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,883.50

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