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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.39, 32,879.43 and 13,759.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.39, 32,879.43 and 13,759.08 is: 18,986.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.39 : 32,879.43 = 13,759.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.39/32,879.43 = 13,759.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.39x = 32,879.43 × 13,759.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.39x = 452,390,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,390,707.72/23,827.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.16

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