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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,813.91, 32,863.57 and 13,059.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,813.91, 32,863.57 and 13,059.77 is: 18,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,813.91 : 32,863.57 = 13,059.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,813.91/32,863.57 = 13,059.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,813.91x = 32,863.57 × 13,059.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,813.91x = 429,190,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,190,468.61/23,813.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.68

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