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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.59, 32,793.44 and 13,690.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.59, 32,793.44 and 13,690.41 is: 18,894.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.59 : 32,793.44 = 13,690.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.59/32,793.44 = 13,690.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.59x = 32,793.44 × 13,690.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.59x = 448,955,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,955,570.46/23,761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,894.17

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