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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.96, 32,871.36 and 13,209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.96, 32,871.36 and 13,209.62 is: 18,229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.96 : 32,871.36 = 13,209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.96/32,871.36 = 13,209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.96x = 32,871.36 × 13,209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.96x = 434,218,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,218,174.48/23,819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,229.17

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