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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.17, 32,882.99 and 13,757.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.17, 32,882.99 and 13,757.46 is: 18,986.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.17 : 32,882.99 = 13,757.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.17/32,882.99 = 13,757.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.17x = 32,882.99 × 13,757.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.17x = 452,386,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,386,186.40/23,827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.15

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