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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.29, 32,838.51 and 13,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.29, 32,838.51 and 13,184.88 is: 18,195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.29 : 32,838.51 = 13,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.29/32,838.51 = 13,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.29x = 32,838.51 × 13,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.29x = 432,971,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,971,813.73/23,795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,195.69

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