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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,829.81, 32,886.63 and 13,760.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,829.81, 32,886.63 and 13,760.10 is: 18,989.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,829.81 : 32,886.63 = 13,760.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,829.81/32,886.63 = 13,760.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,829.81x = 32,886.63 × 13,760.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,829.81x = 452,523,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,523,317.46/23,829.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.80

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