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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,763, 32,791.82 and 13,007.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,763, 32,791.82 and 13,007.66 is: 17,949.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,763 : 32,791.82 = 13,007.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,763/32,791.82 = 13,007.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,763x = 32,791.82 × 13,007.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,763x = 426,544,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,544,845.34/23,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,949.96

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