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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.58, 32,987.39 and 13,832.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.58, 32,987.39 and 13,832.01 is: 19,086.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.58 : 32,987.39 = 13,832.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.58/32,987.39 = 13,832.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.58x = 32,987.39 × 13,832.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.58x = 456,281,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,281,839.19/23,905.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,086.84

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