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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.63, 32,120.53 and 13,716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.63, 32,120.53 and 13,716.90 is: 18,927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.63 : 32,120.53 = 13,716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.63/32,120.53 = 13,716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.63x = 32,120.53 × 13,716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.63x = 440,594,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,594,097.96/23,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,927.79

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