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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,822.81, 32,875.58 and 13,213.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,822.81, 32,875.58 and 13,213.43 is: 18,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,822.81 : 32,875.58 = 13,213.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,822.81/32,875.58 = 13,213.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,822.81x = 32,875.58 × 13,213.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,822.81x = 434,399,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,399,175.04/23,822.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,234.59

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