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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.91, 32,852.14 and 13,195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.91, 32,852.14 and 13,195.45 is: 18,209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.91 : 32,852.14 = 13,195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.91/32,852.14 = 13,195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.91x = 32,852.14 × 13,195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.91x = 433,498,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,498,770.76/23,805.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.71

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