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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.65, 32,877.06 and 13,215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.65, 32,877.06 and 13,215.07 is: 18,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.65 : 32,877.06 = 13,215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.65/32,877.06 = 13,215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.65x = 32,877.06 × 13,215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.65x = 434,472,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,472,649.29/23,825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.50

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