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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.68, 32,787.24 and 13,147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.68, 32,787.24 and 13,147.76 is: 18,144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.68 : 32,787.24 = 13,147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.68/32,787.24 = 13,147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.68x = 32,787.24 × 13,147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.68x = 431,078,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,078,762.58/23,757.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.82

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