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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,867.07, 32,940.87 and 13,794.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,867.07, 32,940.87 and 13,794.12 is: 19,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,867.07 : 32,940.87 = 13,794.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,867.07/32,940.87 = 13,794.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,867.07x = 32,940.87 × 13,794.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,867.07x = 454,390,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,390,313.68/23,867.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,038.38

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