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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.16, 32,803.65 and 13,698.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.16, 32,803.65 and 13,698.09 is: 18,905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.16 : 32,803.65 = 13,698.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.16/32,803.65 = 13,698.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.16x = 32,803.65 × 13,698.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.16x = 449,347,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,347,350.03/23,768.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.43

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