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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,811.87, 32,858.67 and 13,055.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,811.87, 32,858.67 and 13,055.03 is: 18,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,811.87 : 32,858.67 = 13,055.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,811.87/32,858.67 = 13,055.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,811.87x = 32,858.67 × 13,055.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,811.87x = 428,970,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,970,922.61/23,811.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,015.00

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