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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.83, 32,845.70 and 13,192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.83, 32,845.70 and 13,192.88 is: 18,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.83 : 32,845.70 = 13,192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.83/32,845.70 = 13,192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.83x = 32,845.70 × 13,192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.83x = 433,329,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,329,247.37/23,799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,207.25

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