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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.86, 32,935.59 and 13,791.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.86, 32,935.59 and 13,791.73 is: 19,035.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.86 : 32,935.59 = 13,791.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.86/32,935.59 = 13,791.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.86x = 32,935.59 × 13,791.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.86x = 454,238,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,238,764.67/23,862.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,035.39

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