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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,840.06, 32,898.98 and 13,229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,840.06, 32,898.98 and 13,229.47 is: 18,256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,840.06 : 32,898.98 = 13,229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,840.06/32,898.98 = 13,229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,840.06x = 32,898.98 × 13,229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,840.06x = 435,235,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,235,838.30/23,840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.49

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