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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.95, 32,826.87 and 13,032.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.95, 32,826.87 and 13,032.93 is: 17,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.95 : 32,826.87 = 13,032.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.95/32,826.87 = 13,032.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.95x = 32,826.87 × 13,032.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.95x = 427,830,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,830,144.95/23,787.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.16

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