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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.61, 32,886.88 and 13,755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.61, 32,886.88 and 13,755.04 is: 18,983.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.61 : 32,886.88 = 13,755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.61/32,886.88 = 13,755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.61x = 32,886.88 × 13,755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.61x = 452,360,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,360,349.88/23,828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.92

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