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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.92, 32,828.64 and 13,178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.92, 32,828.64 and 13,178.50 is: 18,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.92 : 32,828.64 = 13,178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.92/32,828.64 = 13,178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.92x = 32,828.64 × 13,178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.92x = 432,632,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,632,232.24/23,788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,186.29

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