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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761, 32,798.82 and 13,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761, 32,798.82 and 13,825 is: 19,083.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761 : 32,798.82 = 13,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761/32,798.82 = 13,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761x = 32,798.82 × 13,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761x = 453,443,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,443,686.50/23,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,083.53

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