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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.02, 32,838.58 and 13,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.02, 32,838.58 and 13,723.28 is: 18,938.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.02 : 32,838.58 = 13,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.02/32,838.58 = 13,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.02x = 32,838.58 × 13,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.02x = 450,653,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,653,004.25/23,795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.96

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