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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,825.66, 32,877.08 and 13,215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,825.66, 32,877.08 and 13,215.06 is: 18,235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,825.66 : 32,877.08 = 13,215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,825.66/32,877.08 = 13,215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,825.66x = 32,877.08 × 13,215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,825.66x = 434,472,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,472,584.82/23,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.49

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