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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.83, 32,899.63 and 13,772.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.83, 32,899.63 and 13,772.94 is: 19,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.83 : 32,899.63 = 13,772.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.83/32,899.63 = 13,772.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.83x = 32,899.63 × 13,772.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.83x = 453,124,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,124,630.01/23,845.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,002.26

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