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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,800.62, 32,844.77 and 13,190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,800.62, 32,844.77 and 13,190.25 is: 18,202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,800.62 : 32,844.77 = 13,190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,800.62/32,844.77 = 13,190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,800.62x = 32,844.77 × 13,190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,800.62x = 433,230,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,230,727.49/23,800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.50

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