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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.08, 32,852.04 and 13,194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.08, 32,852.04 and 13,194.72 is: 18,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.08 : 32,852.04 = 13,194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.08/32,852.04 = 13,194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.08x = 32,852.04 × 13,194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.08x = 433,473,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,473,469.23/23,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.28

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