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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.06, 32,991.67 and 13,832.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.06, 32,991.67 and 13,832.79 is: 19,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.06 : 32,991.67 = 13,832.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.06/32,991.67 = 13,832.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.06x = 32,991.67 × 13,832.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.06x = 456,366,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,366,842.86/23,904.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.60

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