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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,760.99, 32,789.07 and 13,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,760.99, 32,789.07 and 13,005.66 is: 17,947.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,760.99 : 32,789.07 = 13,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,760.99/32,789.07 = 13,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,760.99x = 32,789.07 × 13,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,760.99x = 426,443,496.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,443,496.14/23,760.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,947.21

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