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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.02, 32,871.90 and 13,209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.02, 32,871.90 and 13,209.64 is: 18,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.02 : 32,871.90 = 13,209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.02/32,871.90 = 13,209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.02x = 32,871.90 × 13,209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.02x = 434,225,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,225,965.12/23,819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,230.22

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