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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,802.63, 32,846.94 and 13,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,802.63, 32,846.94 and 13,047.28 is: 18,004.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,802.63 : 32,846.94 = 13,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,802.63/32,846.94 = 13,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,802.63x = 32,846.94 × 13,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,802.63x = 428,563,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,563,095.34/23,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.86

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