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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.06, 32,998.50 and 13,835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.06, 32,998.50 and 13,835.76 is: 19,095.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.06 : 32,998.50 = 13,835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.06/32,998.50 = 13,835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.06x = 32,998.50 × 13,835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.06x = 456,559,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,559,326.36/23,909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,095.67

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