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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.20, 32,826.25 and 13,715.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.20, 32,826.25 and 13,715.59 is: 18,927.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.20 : 32,826.25 = 13,715.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.20/32,826.25 = 13,715.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.20x = 32,826.25 × 13,715.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.20x = 450,231,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,231,386.24/23,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,927.46

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