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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,813.47, 32,864.70 and 13,205.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,813.47, 32,864.70 and 13,205.17 is: 18,224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,813.47 : 32,864.70 = 13,205.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,813.47/32,864.70 = 13,205.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,813.47x = 32,864.70 × 13,205.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,813.47x = 433,983,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,983,950.50/23,813.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.31

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