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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.17, 32,812.44 and 13,705.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.17, 32,812.44 and 13,705.55 is: 18,913.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.17 : 32,812.44 = 13,705.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.17/32,812.44 = 13,705.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.17x = 32,812.44 × 13,705.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.17x = 449,712,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,712,424.38/23,777.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.62

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