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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,831.91, 32,891.97 and 13,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,831.91, 32,891.97 and 13,224.96 is: 18,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,831.91 : 32,891.97 = 13,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,831.91/32,891.97 = 13,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,831.91x = 32,891.97 × 13,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,831.91x = 434,994,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,994,987.57/23,831.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.63

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