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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.13, 32,851.49 and 13,049.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.13, 32,851.49 and 13,049.29 is: 18,008.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.13 : 32,851.49 = 13,049.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.13/32,851.49 = 13,049.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.13x = 32,851.49 × 13,049.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.13x = 428,688,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,688,390.44/23,805.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.24

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