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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.95, 32,827.34 and 13,031.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.95, 32,827.34 and 13,031.67 is: 17,982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.95 : 32,827.34 = 13,031.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.95/32,827.34 = 13,031.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.95x = 32,827.34 × 13,031.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.95x = 427,794,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,794,996.70/23,788.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,982.93

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