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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,818.65, 32,869.94 and 13,208.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,818.65, 32,869.94 and 13,208.43 is: 18,227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,818.65 : 32,869.94 = 13,208.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,818.65/32,869.94 = 13,208.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,818.65x = 32,869.94 × 13,208.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,818.65x = 434,160,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,160,235.55/23,818.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.74

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