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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,801.64, 32,847.45 and 13,191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,801.64, 32,847.45 and 13,191.33 is: 18,204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,801.64 : 32,847.45 = 13,191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,801.64/32,847.45 = 13,191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,801.64x = 32,847.45 × 13,191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,801.64x = 433,301,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,301,552.61/23,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.69

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