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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.77, 32,843.90 and 13,189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.77, 32,843.90 and 13,189.63 is: 18,201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.77 : 32,843.90 = 13,189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.77/32,843.90 = 13,189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.77x = 32,843.90 × 13,189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.77x = 433,198,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,198,888.76/23,799.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.81

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