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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.62, 32,843.67 and 13,189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.62, 32,843.67 and 13,189.43 is: 18,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.62 : 32,843.67 = 13,189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.62/32,843.67 = 13,189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.62x = 32,843.67 × 13,189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.62x = 433,189,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,189,286.41/23,799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.52

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