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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,764.58, 32,784.89 and 13,687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,764.58, 32,784.89 and 13,687.04 is: 18,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,764.58 : 32,784.89 = 13,687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,764.58/32,784.89 = 13,687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,764.58x = 32,784.89 × 13,687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,764.58x = 448,727,971.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,727,971.12/23,764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.22

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