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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.27, 32,826.33 and 13,715.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.27, 32,826.33 and 13,715.64 is: 18,927.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.27 : 32,826.33 = 13,715.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.27/32,826.33 = 13,715.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.27x = 32,826.33 × 13,715.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.27x = 450,234,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,234,124.80/23,787.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,927.52

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