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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.68, 32,988.43 and 13,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.68, 32,988.43 and 13,833.40 is: 19,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.68 : 32,988.43 = 13,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.68/32,988.43 = 13,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.68x = 32,988.43 × 13,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.68x = 456,342,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,342,147.56/23,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.28

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