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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,762.14, 32,795.21 and 13,688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,762.14, 32,795.21 and 13,688.64 is: 18,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,762.14 : 32,795.21 = 13,688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,762.14/32,795.21 = 13,688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,762.14x = 32,795.21 × 13,688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,762.14x = 448,921,857.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,921,857.64/23,762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.32

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