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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,807.48, 32,855.28 and 13,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,807.48, 32,855.28 and 13,196.88 is: 18,212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,807.48 : 32,855.28 = 13,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,807.48/32,855.28 = 13,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,807.48x = 32,855.28 × 13,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,807.48x = 433,587,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,587,187.53/23,807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,212.23

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