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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,840.58, 32,899.59 and 13,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,840.58, 32,899.59 and 13,230.66 is: 18,258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,840.58 : 32,899.59 = 13,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,840.58/32,899.59 = 13,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,840.58x = 32,899.59 × 13,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,840.58x = 435,283,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,283,289.43/23,840.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,258.08

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