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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.79, 32,926.40 and 13,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.79, 32,926.40 and 13,787.60 is: 19,026.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.79 : 32,926.40 = 13,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.79/32,926.40 = 13,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.79x = 32,926.40 × 13,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.79x = 453,975,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,975,799.07/23,860.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,026.02

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