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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,785.74, 32,821.47 and 13,717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,785.74, 32,821.47 and 13,717.50 is: 18,928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,785.74 : 32,821.47 = 13,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,785.74/32,821.47 = 13,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,785.74x = 32,821.47 × 13,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,785.74x = 450,228,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,228,514.73/23,785.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.51

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