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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.94, 32,849.54 and 13,732.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.94, 32,849.54 and 13,732.77 is: 18,950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.94 : 32,849.54 = 13,732.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.94/32,849.54 = 13,732.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.94x = 32,849.54 × 13,732.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.94x = 451,115,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,115,108.76/23,804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.48

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