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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,756.66, 32,783.49 and 13,001.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,756.66, 32,783.49 and 13,001.23 is: 17,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,756.66 : 32,783.49 = 13,001.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,756.66/32,783.49 = 13,001.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,756.66x = 32,783.49 × 13,001.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,756.66x = 426,225,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,225,693.69/23,756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,941.31

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