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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,824.76, 32,879.66 and 13,755.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,824.76, 32,879.66 and 13,755.02 is: 18,982.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,824.76 : 32,879.66 = 13,755.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,824.76/32,879.66 = 13,755.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,824.76x = 32,879.66 × 13,755.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,824.76x = 452,260,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,260,147.72/23,824.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.78

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