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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,784.99, 32,826.49 and 13,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,784.99, 32,826.49 and 13,713.24 is: 18,926.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,784.99 : 32,826.49 = 13,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,784.99/32,826.49 = 13,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,784.99x = 32,826.49 × 13,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,784.99x = 450,157,535.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,157,535.73/23,784.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.12

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