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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.20, 32,842.90 and 13,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.20, 32,842.90 and 13,044.50 is: 18,001.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.20 : 32,842.90 = 13,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.20/32,842.90 = 13,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.20x = 32,842.90 × 13,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.20x = 428,419,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,419,209.05/23,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.41

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