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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,803.93, 32,849.17 and 13,732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,803.93, 32,849.17 and 13,732.25 is: 18,950.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,803.93 : 32,849.17 = 13,732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,803.93/32,849.17 = 13,732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,803.93x = 32,849.17 × 13,732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,803.93x = 451,093,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,093,062.52/23,803.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.36

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