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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,832.61, 32,889.15 and 13,761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,832.61, 32,889.15 and 13,761.46 is: 18,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,832.61 : 32,889.15 = 13,761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,832.61/32,889.15 = 13,761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,832.61x = 32,889.15 × 13,761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,832.61x = 452,602,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,602,722.16/23,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.90

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