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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.16, 32,867.76 and 13,206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.16, 32,867.76 and 13,206.12 is: 18,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.16 : 32,867.76 = 13,206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.16/32,867.76 = 13,206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.16x = 32,867.76 × 13,206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.16x = 434,055,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,055,582.69/23,819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.96

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