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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.92, 32,833.80 and 13,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.92, 32,833.80 and 13,182.52 is: 18,191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.92 : 32,833.80 = 13,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.92/32,833.80 = 13,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.92x = 32,833.80 × 13,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.92x = 432,832,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,832,225.18/23,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.64

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