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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,798.89, 32,844.96 and 13,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,798.89, 32,844.96 and 13,729.60 is: 18,948.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,798.89 : 32,844.96 = 13,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,798.89/32,844.96 = 13,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,798.89x = 32,844.96 × 13,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,798.89x = 450,948,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,948,162.82/23,798.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,948.29

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