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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,826.39, 32,878.05 and 13,758.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,826.39, 32,878.05 and 13,758.08 is: 18,984.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,826.39 : 32,878.05 = 13,758.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,826.39/32,878.05 = 13,758.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,826.39x = 32,878.05 × 13,758.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,826.39x = 452,338,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,338,677.75/23,826.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.78

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