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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.91, 32,833.13 and 13,037.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.91, 32,833.13 and 13,037.73 is: 17,991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.91 : 32,833.13 = 13,037.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.91/32,833.13 = 13,037.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.91x = 32,833.13 × 13,037.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.91x = 428,069,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,069,418.81/23,792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,991.47

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