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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,879.93, 32,951.88 and 13,807.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,879.93, 32,951.88 and 13,807.58 is: 19,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,879.93 : 32,951.88 = 13,807.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,879.93/32,951.88 = 13,807.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,879.93x = 32,951.88 × 13,807.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,879.93x = 454,985,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,985,554.49/23,879.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,053.06

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