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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,821.96, 32,874.92 and 13,067.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,821.96, 32,874.92 and 13,067.30 is: 18,033.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,821.96 : 32,874.92 = 13,067.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,821.96/32,874.92 = 13,067.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,821.96x = 32,874.92 × 13,067.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,821.96x = 429,586,442.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,586,442.12/23,821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.21

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