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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,800.17, 32,844.51 and 13,189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,800.17, 32,844.51 and 13,189.98 is: 18,202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,800.17 : 32,844.51 = 13,189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,800.17/32,844.51 = 13,189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,800.17x = 32,844.51 × 13,189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,800.17x = 433,218,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,218,430.01/23,800.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.33

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