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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.28, 32,801.52 and 13,699.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.28, 32,801.52 and 13,699.50 is: 18,905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.28 : 32,801.52 = 13,699.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.28/32,801.52 = 13,699.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.28x = 32,801.52 × 13,699.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.28x = 449,364,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,364,423.24/23,769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.26

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