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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.53, 32,882.73 and 13,756.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.53, 32,882.73 and 13,756.63 is: 18,983.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.53 : 32,882.73 = 13,756.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.53/32,882.73 = 13,756.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.53x = 32,882.73 × 13,756.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.53x = 452,355,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,355,550.00/23,828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.78

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