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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.83, 32,992.46 and 13,698.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.83, 32,992.46 and 13,698.21 is: 18,904.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.83 : 32,992.46 = 13,698.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.83/32,992.46 = 13,698.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.83x = 32,992.46 × 13,698.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.83x = 451,937,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,937,645.50/23,905.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,904.92

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