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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.17, 32,791.94 and 13,689.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.17, 32,791.94 and 13,689.43 is: 18,892.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.17 : 32,791.94 = 13,689.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.17/32,791.94 = 13,689.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.17x = 32,791.94 × 13,689.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.17x = 448,902,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,902,967.19/23,761.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.29

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