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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.55, 32,842.80 and 13,731.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.55, 32,842.80 and 13,731.66 is: 18,945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.55 : 32,842.80 = 13,731.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.55/32,842.80 = 13,731.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.55x = 32,842.80 × 13,731.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.55x = 450,986,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,986,163.05/23,804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,945.38

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