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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,821.48, 32,873.42 and 13,066.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,821.48, 32,873.42 and 13,066.14 is: 18,031.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,821.48 : 32,873.42 = 13,066.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,821.48/32,873.42 = 13,066.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,821.48x = 32,873.42 × 13,066.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,821.48x = 429,528,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,528,549.82/23,821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,031.14

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