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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,785.20, 32,823.84 and 13,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,785.20, 32,823.84 and 13,175 is: 18,181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,785.20 : 32,823.84 = 13,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,785.20/32,823.84 = 13,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,785.20x = 32,823.84 × 13,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,785.20x = 432,454,092.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,454,092.00/23,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,181.65

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