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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,798.76, 32,842.24 and 13,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,798.76, 32,842.24 and 13,727.04 is: 18,943.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,798.76 : 32,842.24 = 13,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,798.76/32,842.24 = 13,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,798.76x = 32,842.24 × 13,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,798.76x = 450,826,742.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,826,742.17/23,798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.29

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