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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,833.83, 32,889.26 and 13,222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,833.83, 32,889.26 and 13,222.83 is: 18,246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,833.83 : 32,889.26 = 13,222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,833.83/32,889.26 = 13,222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,833.83x = 32,889.26 × 13,222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,833.83x = 434,889,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,889,027.69/23,833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,246.71

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