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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,387.78, 32,273.70 and 13,827.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,387.78, 32,273.70 and 13,827.62 is: 19,081.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,387.78 : 32,273.70 = 13,827.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,387.78/32,273.70 = 13,827.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,387.78x = 32,273.70 × 13,827.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,387.78x = 446,268,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,268,459.59/23,387.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,081.27

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