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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,867.53, 32,932.85 and 13,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,867.53, 32,932.85 and 13,792.28 is: 19,030.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,867.53 : 32,932.85 = 13,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,867.53/32,932.85 = 13,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,867.53x = 32,932.85 × 13,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,867.53x = 454,218,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,218,854.77/23,867.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,030.83

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