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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,803.84, 32,848.74 and 13,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,803.84, 32,848.74 and 13,732.30 is: 18,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,803.84 : 32,848.74 = 13,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,803.84/32,848.74 = 13,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,803.84x = 32,848.74 × 13,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,803.84x = 451,088,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,088,752.30/23,803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.25

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