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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.92, 32,827.61 and 13,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.92, 32,827.61 and 13,033.08 is: 17,985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.92 : 32,827.61 = 13,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.92/32,827.61 = 13,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.92x = 32,827.61 × 13,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.92x = 427,844,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,844,867.34/23,787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.80

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