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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.28, 32,787.90 and 13,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.28, 32,787.90 and 13,004.46 is: 17,946.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.28 : 32,787.90 = 13,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.28/32,787.90 = 13,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.28x = 32,787.90 × 13,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.28x = 426,388,934.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,388,934.03/23,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.21

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