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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.54, 32,826.77 and 13,177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.54, 32,826.77 and 13,177.41 is: 18,184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.54 : 32,826.77 = 13,177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.54/32,826.77 = 13,177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.54x = 32,826.77 × 13,177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.54x = 432,571,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,571,577.24/23,788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.03

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