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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,764.80, 32,802.72 and 13,699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,764.80, 32,802.72 and 13,699.96 is: 18,910.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,764.80 : 32,802.72 = 13,699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,764.80/32,802.72 = 13,699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,764.80x = 32,802.72 × 13,699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,764.80x = 449,395,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,395,951.89/23,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.15

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