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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,887.85, 32,966.39 and 13,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,887.85, 32,966.39 and 13,277.25 is: 18,323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,887.85 : 32,966.39 = 13,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,887.85/32,966.39 = 13,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,887.85x = 32,966.39 × 13,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,887.85x = 437,703,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,703,034.82/23,887.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.25

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