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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.66, 32,806.70 and 13,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.66, 32,806.70 and 13,017.56 is: 17,964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.66 : 32,806.70 = 13,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.66/32,806.70 = 13,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.66x = 32,806.70 × 13,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.66x = 427,062,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,062,956.53/23,772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,964.46

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