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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.59, 32,688.92 and 13,077.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.59, 32,688.92 and 13,077.23 is: 18,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.59 : 32,688.92 = 13,077.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.59/32,688.92 = 13,077.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.59x = 32,688.92 × 13,077.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.59x = 427,480,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,480,504.86/23,687.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,046.60

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