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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,762.06, 32,798.94 and 13,697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,762.06, 32,798.94 and 13,697.23 is: 18,906.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,762.06 : 32,798.94 = 13,697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,762.06/32,798.94 = 13,697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,762.06x = 32,798.94 × 13,697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,762.06x = 449,254,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,254,594.30/23,762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.39

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