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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,782.95, 32,820.38 and 13,711.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,782.95, 32,820.38 and 13,711.34 is: 18,921.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,782.95 : 32,820.38 = 13,711.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,782.95/32,820.38 = 13,711.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,782.95x = 32,820.38 × 13,711.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,782.95x = 450,011,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,011,156.45/23,782.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.59

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