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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,763.96, 32,794.68 and 13,009.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,763.96, 32,794.68 and 13,009.74 is: 17,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,763.96 : 32,794.68 = 13,009.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,763.96/32,794.68 = 13,009.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,763.96x = 32,794.68 × 13,009.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,763.96x = 426,650,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,650,260.18/23,763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,953.67

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