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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,835.51, 32,888.44 and 13,629.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,835.51, 32,888.44 and 13,629.78 is: 18,806.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,835.51 : 32,888.44 = 13,629.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,835.51/32,888.44 = 13,629.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,835.51x = 32,888.44 × 13,629.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,835.51x = 448,262,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,262,201.74/23,835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.49

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