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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.92, 32,804.64 and 13,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.92, 32,804.64 and 13,832 is: 19,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.92 : 32,804.64 = 13,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.92/32,804.64 = 13,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.92x = 32,804.64 × 13,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.92x = 453,753,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,753,780.48/23,769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.41

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