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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.57, 32,852.81 and 13,195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.57, 32,852.81 and 13,195.38 is: 18,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.57 : 32,852.81 = 13,195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.57/32,852.81 = 13,195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.57x = 32,852.81 × 13,195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.57x = 433,505,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,505,312.02/23,805.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.25

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