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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,832.92, 32,888.85 and 13,222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,832.92, 32,888.85 and 13,222.91 is: 18,247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,832.92 : 32,888.85 = 13,222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,832.92/32,888.85 = 13,222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,832.92x = 32,888.85 × 13,222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,832.92x = 434,886,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,886,303.55/23,832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,247.29

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