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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.74, 32,989.61 and 13,833.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.74, 32,989.61 and 13,833.65 is: 19,091.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.74 : 32,989.61 = 13,833.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.74/32,989.61 = 13,833.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.74x = 32,989.61 × 13,833.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.74x = 456,366,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,366,718.38/23,904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.06

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