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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,800.64, 32,844.96 and 13,190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,800.64, 32,844.96 and 13,190.45 is: 18,202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,800.64 : 32,844.96 = 13,190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,800.64/32,844.96 = 13,190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,800.64x = 32,844.96 × 13,190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,800.64x = 433,239,638.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,239,638.41/23,800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.86

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