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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,809.16, 32,853.96 and 13,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,809.16, 32,853.96 and 13,196.12 is: 18,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,809.16 : 32,853.96 = 13,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,809.16/32,853.96 = 13,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,809.16x = 32,853.96 × 13,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,809.16x = 433,544,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,544,798.64/23,809.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.16

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