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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.96, 32,931.18 and 13,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.96, 32,931.18 and 13,792.80 is: 19,031.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.96 : 32,931.18 = 13,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.96/32,931.18 = 13,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.96x = 32,931.18 × 13,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.96x = 454,213,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,213,179.50/23,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,031.84

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