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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,291.02, 32,152.44 and 13,727.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,291.02, 32,152.44 and 13,727.89 is: 18,950.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,291.02 : 32,152.44 = 13,727.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,291.02/32,152.44 = 13,727.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,291.02x = 32,152.44 × 13,727.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,291.02x = 441,385,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,385,159.55/23,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.87

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