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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,789.86, 32,833.51 and 13,716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,789.86, 32,833.51 and 13,716.34 is: 18,930.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,789.86 : 32,833.51 = 13,716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,789.86/32,833.51 = 13,716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,789.86x = 32,833.51 × 13,716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,789.86x = 450,355,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,355,470.18/23,789.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.57

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