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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.96, 32,125.95 and 13,720.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.96, 32,125.95 and 13,720.83 is: 18,936.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.96 : 32,125.95 = 13,720.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.96/32,125.95 = 13,720.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.96x = 32,125.95 × 13,720.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.96x = 440,794,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,794,698.54/23,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,936.14

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