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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,887.65, 32,964.80 and 13,277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,887.65, 32,964.80 and 13,277.91 is: 18,323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,887.65 : 32,964.80 = 13,277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,887.65/32,964.80 = 13,277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,887.65x = 32,964.80 × 13,277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,887.65x = 437,703,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,703,581.18/23,887.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.43

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