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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.74, 32,791.62 and 13,007.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.74, 32,791.62 and 13,007.55 is: 17,950.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.74 : 32,791.62 = 13,007.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.74/32,791.62 = 13,007.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.74x = 32,791.62 × 13,007.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.74x = 426,538,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,538,636.73/23,761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.65

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