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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.61, 32,830.16 and 13,714.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.61, 32,830.16 and 13,714.67 is: 18,928.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.61 : 32,830.16 = 13,714.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.61/32,830.16 = 13,714.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.61x = 32,830.16 × 13,714.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.61x = 450,254,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,254,577.72/23,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.91

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