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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,806.76, 32,849.88 and 13,196.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,806.76, 32,849.88 and 13,196.39 is: 18,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,806.76 : 32,849.88 = 13,196.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,806.76/32,849.88 = 13,196.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,806.76x = 32,849.88 × 13,196.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,806.76x = 433,499,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,499,827.93/23,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.11

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