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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.99, 32,827.10 and 13,716.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.99, 32,827.10 and 13,716.45 is: 18,928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.99 : 32,827.10 = 13,716.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.99/32,827.10 = 13,716.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.99x = 32,827.10 × 13,716.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.99x = 450,271,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,271,207.21/23,787.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.51

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