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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,827.92, 32,882.72 and 13,217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,827.92, 32,882.72 and 13,217.68 is: 18,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,827.92 : 32,882.72 = 13,217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,827.92/32,882.72 = 13,217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,827.92x = 32,882.72 × 13,217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,827.92x = 434,633,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,633,270.49/23,827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.50

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