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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,830.25, 32,888.58 and 13,761.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,830.25, 32,888.58 and 13,761.14 is: 18,992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,830.25 : 32,888.58 = 13,761.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,830.25/32,888.58 = 13,761.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,830.25x = 32,888.58 × 13,761.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,830.25x = 452,584,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,584,353.78/23,830.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,992.01

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