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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.73, 32,883.76 and 13,758.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.73, 32,883.76 and 13,758.02 is: 18,986.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.73 : 32,883.76 = 13,758.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.73/32,883.76 = 13,758.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.73x = 32,883.76 × 13,758.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.73x = 452,415,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,415,280.53/23,827.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.92

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