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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,831.64, 32,888.34 and 13,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,831.64, 32,888.34 and 13,077 is: 18,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,831.64 : 32,888.34 = 13,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,831.64/32,888.34 = 13,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,831.64x = 32,888.34 × 13,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,831.64x = 430,080,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,080,822.18/23,831.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,046.63

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