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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,782.73, 32,819.77 and 13,172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,782.73, 32,819.77 and 13,172.14 is: 18,177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,782.73 : 32,819.77 = 13,172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,782.73/32,819.77 = 13,172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,782.73x = 32,819.77 × 13,172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,782.73x = 432,306,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,306,490.23/23,782.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,177.33

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