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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,797.68, 32,844.84 and 13,724.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,797.68, 32,844.84 and 13,724.28 is: 18,941.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,797.68 : 32,844.84 = 13,724.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,797.68/32,844.84 = 13,724.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,797.68x = 32,844.84 × 13,724.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,797.68x = 450,771,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,771,780.72/23,797.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,941.84

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