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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.84, 32,791.02 and 13,688.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.84, 32,791.02 and 13,688.66 is: 18,891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.84 : 32,791.02 = 13,688.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.84/32,791.02 = 13,688.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.84x = 32,791.02 × 13,688.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.84x = 448,865,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,865,123.83/23,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.76

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