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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.27, 32,912.66 and 13,782.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.27, 32,912.66 and 13,782.38 is: 19,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.27 : 32,912.66 = 13,782.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.27/32,912.66 = 13,782.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.27x = 32,912.66 × 13,782.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.27x = 453,614,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,614,656.82/23,855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,015.28

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