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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,782.98, 32,826.41 and 13,717.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,782.98, 32,826.41 and 13,717.46 is: 18,933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,782.98 : 32,826.41 = 13,717.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,782.98/32,826.41 = 13,717.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,782.98x = 32,826.41 × 13,717.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,782.98x = 450,294,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,294,900.13/23,782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,933.50

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