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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.94, 32,863.91 and 13,747.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.94, 32,863.91 and 13,747.05 is: 18,966.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.94 : 32,863.91 = 13,747.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.94/32,863.91 = 13,747.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.94x = 32,863.91 × 13,747.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.94x = 451,781,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,781,745.23/23,819.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,966.54

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