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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,887.64, 32,962.65 and 13,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,887.64, 32,962.65 and 13,276.64 is: 18,320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,887.64 : 32,962.65 = 13,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,887.64/32,962.65 = 13,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,887.64x = 32,962.65 × 13,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,887.64x = 437,633,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,633,237.50/23,887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.49

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