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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,832.06, 32,889.72 and 13,762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,832.06, 32,889.72 and 13,762.32 is: 18,992.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,832.06 : 32,889.72 = 13,762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,832.06/32,889.72 = 13,762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,832.06x = 32,889.72 × 13,762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,832.06x = 452,638,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,638,851.35/23,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,992.85

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