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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,813.83, 32,865.09 and 13,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,813.83, 32,865.09 and 13,206.88 is: 18,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,813.83 : 32,865.09 = 13,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,813.83/32,865.09 = 13,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,813.83x = 32,865.09 × 13,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,813.83x = 434,045,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,045,135.49/23,813.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.60

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