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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,812.03, 32,860.97 and 13,057.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,812.03, 32,860.97 and 13,057.88 is: 18,020.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,812.03 : 32,860.97 = 13,057.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,812.03/32,860.97 = 13,057.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,812.03x = 32,860.97 × 13,057.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,812.03x = 429,094,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,094,602.94/23,812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.08

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