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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.67, 32,843.05 and 13,189.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.67, 32,843.05 and 13,189.21 is: 18,200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.67 : 32,843.05 = 13,189.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.67/32,843.05 = 13,189.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.67x = 32,843.05 × 13,189.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.67x = 433,173,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,173,883.49/23,799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.84

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