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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.89, 32,904.90 and 13,777.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.89, 32,904.90 and 13,777.56 is: 19,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.89 : 32,904.90 = 13,777.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.89/32,904.90 = 13,777.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.89x = 32,904.90 × 13,777.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.89x = 453,349,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,349,234.04/23,845.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,011.63

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