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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.73, 32,688.68 and 13,077.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.73, 32,688.68 and 13,077.09 is: 18,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.73 : 32,688.68 = 13,077.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.73/32,688.68 = 13,077.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.73x = 32,688.68 × 13,077.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.73x = 427,472,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,472,744.96/23,687.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,046.17

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