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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,826, 32,881.36 and 13,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,826, 32,881.36 and 13,756.28 is: 18,984.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,826 : 32,881.36 = 13,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,826/32,881.36 = 13,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,826x = 32,881.36 × 13,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,826x = 452,325,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,325,194.94/23,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.52

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