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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.66, 32,840.82 and 13,186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.66, 32,840.82 and 13,186.59 is: 18,195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.66 : 32,840.82 = 13,186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.66/32,840.82 = 13,186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.66x = 32,840.82 × 13,186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.66x = 433,058,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,058,428.60/23,799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,195.99

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