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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,822.71, 32,875.96 and 13,068.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,822.71, 32,875.96 and 13,068.05 is: 18,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,822.71 : 32,875.96 = 13,068.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,822.71/32,875.96 = 13,068.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,822.71x = 32,875.96 × 13,068.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,822.71x = 429,624,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,624,689.08/23,822.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.25

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