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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,791.97, 32,832.04 and 13,720.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,791.97, 32,832.04 and 13,720.83 is: 18,934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,791.97 : 32,832.04 = 13,720.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,791.97/32,832.04 = 13,720.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,791.97x = 32,832.04 × 13,720.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,791.97x = 450,482,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,482,770.79/23,791.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.24

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