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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.62, 32,805.68 and 13,704.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.62, 32,805.68 and 13,704.69 is: 18,908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.62 : 32,805.68 = 13,704.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.62/32,805.68 = 13,704.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.62x = 32,805.68 × 13,704.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.62x = 449,591,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,591,637.17/23,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.19

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