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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,801.49, 32,846.28 and 13,191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,801.49, 32,846.28 and 13,191.35 is: 18,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,801.49 : 32,846.28 = 13,191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,801.49/32,846.28 = 13,191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,801.49x = 32,846.28 × 13,191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,801.49x = 433,286,611.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,286,611.45/23,801.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.18

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