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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.36, 32,787.74 and 13,684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.36, 32,787.74 and 13,684.12 is: 18,883.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.36 : 32,787.74 = 13,684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.36/32,787.74 = 13,684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.36x = 32,787.74 × 13,684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.36x = 448,671,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,671,368.69/23,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,883.98

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