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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.26, 32,842.93 and 13,727.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.26, 32,842.93 and 13,727.54 is: 18,943.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.26 : 32,842.93 = 13,727.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.26/32,842.93 = 13,727.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.26x = 32,842.93 × 13,727.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.26x = 450,852,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,852,635.29/23,799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.98

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