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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.06, 32,844.56 and 13,189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.06, 32,844.56 and 13,189.68 is: 18,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.06 : 32,844.56 = 13,189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.06/32,844.56 = 13,189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.06x = 32,844.56 × 13,189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.06x = 433,209,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,209,170.19/23,799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.78

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