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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778.82, 32,807.33 and 13,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778.82, 32,807.33 and 13,705.88 is: 18,909.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778.82 : 32,807.33 = 13,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778.82/32,807.33 = 13,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778.82x = 32,807.33 × 13,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778.82x = 449,653,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,653,328.10/23,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,909.83

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