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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,215.29, 32,025.83 and 13,777.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,215.29, 32,025.83 and 13,777.17 is: 19,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,215.29 : 32,025.83 = 13,777.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,215.29/32,025.83 = 13,777.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,215.29x = 32,025.83 × 13,777.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,215.29x = 441,225,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,225,235.42/23,215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.80

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