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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,841.96, 32,903.86 and 13,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,841.96, 32,903.86 and 13,233.72 is: 18,263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,841.96 : 32,903.86 = 13,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,841.96/32,903.86 = 13,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,841.96x = 32,903.86 × 13,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,841.96x = 435,440,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,440,470.16/23,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,263.62

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