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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.81, 32,870.21 and 13,209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.81, 32,870.21 and 13,209.21 is: 18,228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.81 : 32,870.21 = 13,209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.81/32,870.21 = 13,209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.81x = 32,870.21 × 13,209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.81x = 434,189,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,189,440.59/23,819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,228.09

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