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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.07, 32,854.96 and 13,052.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.07, 32,854.96 and 13,052.81 is: 18,012.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.07 : 32,854.96 = 13,052.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.07/32,854.96 = 13,052.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.07x = 32,854.96 × 13,052.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.07x = 428,849,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,849,621.67/23,808.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.78

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