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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,826.67, 32,882.30 and 13,756.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,826.67, 32,882.30 and 13,756.95 is: 18,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,826.67 : 32,882.30 = 13,756.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,826.67/32,882.30 = 13,756.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,826.67x = 32,882.30 × 13,756.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,826.67x = 452,360,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,360,170.41/23,826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.45

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