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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.74, 32,788.86 and 13,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.74, 32,788.86 and 13,005.55 is: 17,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.74 : 32,788.86 = 13,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.74/32,788.86 = 13,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.74x = 32,788.86 × 13,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.74x = 426,437,158.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,437,158.17/23,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,947.89

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