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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.64, 32,871.24 and 13,748.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.64, 32,871.24 and 13,748.46 is: 18,972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.64 : 32,871.24 = 13,748.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.64/32,871.24 = 13,748.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.64x = 32,871.24 × 13,748.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.64x = 451,928,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,928,928.29/23,819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,972.95

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