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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,758.97, 32,784.51 and 13,690.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,758.97, 32,784.51 and 13,690.71 is: 18,891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,758.97 : 32,784.51 = 13,690.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,758.97/32,784.51 = 13,690.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,758.97x = 32,784.51 × 13,690.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,758.97x = 448,843,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,843,218.90/23,758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.53

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