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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,763.46, 32,783.34 and 13,685.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,763.46, 32,783.34 and 13,685.91 is: 18,880.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,763.46 : 32,783.34 = 13,685.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,763.46/32,783.34 = 13,685.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,763.46x = 32,783.34 × 13,685.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,763.46x = 448,669,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,669,769.12/23,763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,880.66

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