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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,807.07, 32,854.80 and 13,196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,807.07, 32,854.80 and 13,196.73 is: 18,212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,807.07 : 32,854.80 = 13,196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,807.07/32,854.80 = 13,196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,807.07x = 32,854.80 × 13,196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,807.07x = 433,575,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,575,924.80/23,807.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,212.07

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