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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.70, 32,787.96 and 13,688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.70, 32,787.96 and 13,688.12 is: 18,889.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.70 : 32,787.96 = 13,688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.70/32,787.96 = 13,688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.70x = 32,787.96 × 13,688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.70x = 448,805,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,805,367.10/23,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,889.35

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