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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,847.39, 32,906.97 and 13,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,847.39, 32,906.97 and 13,779.06 is: 19,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,847.39 : 32,906.97 = 13,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,847.39/32,906.97 = 13,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,847.39x = 32,906.97 × 13,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,847.39x = 453,427,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,427,114.05/23,847.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.70

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