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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,835.08, 32,890.98 and 13,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,835.08, 32,890.98 and 13,224.08 is: 18,248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,835.08 : 32,890.98 = 13,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,835.08/32,890.98 = 13,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,835.08x = 32,890.98 × 13,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,835.08x = 434,952,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,952,950.80/23,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.44

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