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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.89, 32,795.96 and 13,695.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.89, 32,795.96 and 13,695.06 is: 18,903.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.89 : 32,795.96 = 13,695.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.89/32,795.96 = 13,695.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.89x = 32,795.96 × 13,695.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.89x = 449,142,763.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,142,763.90/23,759.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.40

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