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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.93, 32,849.54 and 13,732.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.93, 32,849.54 and 13,732.78 is: 18,950.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.93 : 32,849.54 = 13,732.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.93/32,849.54 = 13,732.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.93x = 32,849.54 × 13,732.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.93x = 451,115,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,115,505.92/23,804.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.51

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