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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,800.89, 32,846.31 and 13,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,800.89, 32,846.31 and 13,189.84 is: 18,202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,800.89 : 32,846.31 = 13,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,800.89/32,846.31 = 13,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,800.89x = 32,846.31 × 13,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,800.89x = 433,237,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,237,573.49/23,800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.58

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