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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.84, 32,827.38 and 13,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.84, 32,827.38 and 13,033.26 is: 17,985.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.84 : 32,827.38 = 13,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.84/32,827.38 = 13,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.84x = 32,827.38 × 13,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.84x = 427,847,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,847,778.66/23,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.99

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