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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,831.99, 32,886.86 and 13,220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,831.99, 32,886.86 and 13,220.95 is: 18,244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,831.99 : 32,886.86 = 13,220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,831.99/32,886.86 = 13,220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,831.99x = 32,886.86 × 13,220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,831.99x = 434,795,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,795,301.18/23,831.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.19

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