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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.74, 32,986.47 and 13,833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.74, 32,986.47 and 13,833.82 is: 19,090.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.74 : 32,986.47 = 13,833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.74/32,986.47 = 13,833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.74x = 32,986.47 × 13,833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.74x = 456,328,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,328,888.42/23,903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,090.27

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