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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.49, 32,870.52 and 13,209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.49, 32,870.52 and 13,209.30 is: 18,228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.49 : 32,870.52 = 13,209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.49/32,870.52 = 13,209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.49x = 32,870.52 × 13,209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.49x = 434,196,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,196,559.84/23,819.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,228.63

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