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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.41, 32,843.12 and 13,189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.41, 32,843.12 and 13,189.11 is: 18,200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.41 : 32,843.12 = 13,189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.41/32,843.12 = 13,189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.41x = 32,843.12 × 13,189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.41x = 433,171,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,171,456.48/23,799.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.94

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