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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,824.62, 32,878.12 and 13,753.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,824.62, 32,878.12 and 13,753.46 is: 18,979.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,824.62 : 32,878.12 = 13,753.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,824.62/32,878.12 = 13,753.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,824.62x = 32,878.12 × 13,753.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,824.62x = 452,187,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,187,908.30/23,824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,979.86

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