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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.62, 32,827.84 and 13,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.62, 32,827.84 and 13,177.04 is: 18,184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.62 : 32,827.84 = 13,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.62/32,827.84 = 13,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.62x = 32,827.84 × 13,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.62x = 432,573,760.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,573,760.79/23,787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.83

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