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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,843.98, 32,905.29 and 13,233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,843.98, 32,905.29 and 13,233.34 is: 18,262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,843.98 : 32,905.29 = 13,233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,843.98/32,905.29 = 13,233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,843.98x = 32,905.29 × 13,233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,843.98x = 435,446,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,446,890.37/23,843.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.34

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