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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,821.24, 32,872.89 and 13,210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,821.24, 32,872.89 and 13,210.66 is: 18,230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,821.24 : 32,872.89 = 13,210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,821.24/32,872.89 = 13,210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,821.24x = 32,872.89 × 13,210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,821.24x = 434,272,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,272,573.01/23,821.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,230.48

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