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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,760.98, 32,791.68 and 13,689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,760.98, 32,791.68 and 13,689.24 is: 18,892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,760.98 : 32,791.68 = 13,689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,760.98/32,791.68 = 13,689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,760.98x = 32,791.68 × 13,689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,760.98x = 448,893,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,893,143.30/23,760.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.03

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