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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.05, 32,798.98 and 13,693.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.05, 32,798.98 and 13,693.79 is: 18,897.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.05 : 32,798.98 = 13,693.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.05/32,798.98 = 13,693.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.05x = 32,798.98 × 13,693.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.05x = 449,142,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,142,366.42/23,767.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.69

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