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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,801.82, 32,848.46 and 13,194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,801.82, 32,848.46 and 13,194.88 is: 18,210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,801.82 : 32,848.46 = 13,194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,801.82/32,848.46 = 13,194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,801.82x = 32,848.46 × 13,194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,801.82x = 433,431,487.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,431,487.88/23,801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.01

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