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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.29, 32,826.42 and 13,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.29, 32,826.42 and 13,177.16 is: 18,183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.29 : 32,826.42 = 13,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.29/32,826.42 = 13,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.29x = 32,826.42 × 13,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.29x = 432,558,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,558,824.44/23,788.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,183.69

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