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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.98, 32,844.21 and 13,189.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.98, 32,844.21 and 13,189.85 is: 18,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.98 : 32,844.21 = 13,189.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.98/32,844.21 = 13,189.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.98x = 32,844.21 × 13,189.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.98x = 433,210,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,210,039.05/23,799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.12

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