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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.77, 32,899.54 and 13,772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.77, 32,899.54 and 13,772.88 is: 19,002.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.77 : 32,899.54 = 13,772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.77/32,899.54 = 13,772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.77x = 32,899.54 × 13,772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.77x = 453,121,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,121,416.48/23,845.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,002.17

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