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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,801.64, 32,846.34 and 13,191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,801.64, 32,846.34 and 13,191.45 is: 18,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,801.64 : 32,846.34 = 13,191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,801.64/32,846.34 = 13,191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,801.64x = 32,846.34 × 13,191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,801.64x = 433,290,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,290,851.79/23,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.24

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