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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,887.57, 32,965.96 and 13,277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,887.57, 32,965.96 and 13,277.38 is: 18,323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,887.57 : 32,965.96 = 13,277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,887.57/32,965.96 = 13,277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,887.57x = 32,965.96 × 13,277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,887.57x = 437,701,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,701,413.16/23,887.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.40

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