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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,864.59, 32,931.21 and 13,793.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,864.59, 32,931.21 and 13,793.69 is: 19,034.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,864.59 : 32,931.21 = 13,793.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,864.59/32,931.21 = 13,793.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,864.59x = 32,931.21 × 13,793.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,864.59x = 454,242,737.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,242,737.41/23,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,034.17

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