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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,842.28, 32,901.72 and 13,231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,842.28, 32,901.72 and 13,231.64 is: 18,259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,842.28 : 32,901.72 = 13,231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,842.28/32,901.72 = 13,231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,842.28x = 32,901.72 × 13,231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,842.28x = 435,343,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,343,714.42/23,842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.32

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