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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.83, 32,837.70 and 13,724.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.83, 32,837.70 and 13,724.29 is: 18,939.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.83 : 32,837.70 = 13,724.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.83/32,837.70 = 13,724.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.83x = 32,837.70 × 13,724.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.83x = 450,674,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,674,117.73/23,795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,939.21

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