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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.22, 32,788.86 and 13,689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.22, 32,788.86 and 13,689.24 is: 18,891.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.22 : 32,788.86 = 13,689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.22/32,788.86 = 13,689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.22x = 32,788.86 × 13,689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.22x = 448,854,573.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,854,573.87/23,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.81

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