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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,806.98, 32,854.59 and 13,195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,806.98, 32,854.59 and 13,195.89 is: 18,210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,806.98 : 32,854.59 = 13,195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,806.98/32,854.59 = 13,195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,806.98x = 32,854.59 × 13,195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,806.98x = 433,545,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,545,555.64/23,806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.86

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