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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.90, 32,117.88 and 13,718.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.90, 32,117.88 and 13,718.18 is: 18,927.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.90 : 32,117.88 = 13,718.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.90/32,117.88 = 13,718.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.90x = 32,117.88 × 13,718.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.90x = 440,598,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,598,698.47/23,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,927.77

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