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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.93, 32,884.02 and 13,752.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.93, 32,884.02 and 13,752.98 is: 18,981.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.93 : 32,884.02 = 13,752.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.93/32,884.02 = 13,752.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.93x = 32,884.02 × 13,752.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.93x = 452,253,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,253,104.96/23,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,981.55

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