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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,782.97, 32,820.89 and 13,027.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,782.97, 32,820.89 and 13,027.69 is: 17,978.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,782.97 : 32,820.89 = 13,027.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,782.97/32,820.89 = 13,027.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,782.97x = 32,820.89 × 13,027.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,782.97x = 427,580,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,580,380.44/23,782.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.43

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