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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.73, 32,827.46 and 13,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.73, 32,827.46 and 13,032.44 is: 17,984.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.73 : 32,827.46 = 13,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.73/32,827.46 = 13,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.73x = 32,827.46 × 13,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.73x = 427,821,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,821,837.64/23,787.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,984.98

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