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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.63, 32,854.19 and 13,051.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.63, 32,854.19 and 13,051.79 is: 18,010.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.63 : 32,854.19 = 13,051.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.63/32,854.19 = 13,051.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.63x = 32,854.19 × 13,051.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.63x = 428,805,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,805,758.97/23,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.52

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