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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.97, 32,787.59 and 13,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.97, 32,787.59 and 13,551.40 is: 18,700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.97 : 32,787.59 = 13,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.97/32,787.59 = 13,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.97x = 32,787.59 × 13,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.97x = 444,317,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,317,720.35/23,759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,700.27

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