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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,866.88, 32,934.36 and 13,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,866.88, 32,934.36 and 13,795.98 is: 19,037.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,866.88 : 32,934.36 = 13,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,866.88/32,934.36 = 13,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,866.88x = 32,934.36 × 13,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,866.88x = 454,361,771.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,361,771.87/23,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,037.33

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