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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,831.61, 32,887.77 and 13,760.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,831.61, 32,887.77 and 13,760.46 is: 18,989.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,831.61 : 32,887.77 = 13,760.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,831.61/32,887.77 = 13,760.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,831.61x = 32,887.77 × 13,760.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,831.61x = 452,550,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,550,843.57/23,831.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.52

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