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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,844.98, 32,908.88 and 13,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,844.98, 32,908.88 and 13,235.30 is: 18,266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,844.98 : 32,908.88 = 13,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,844.98/32,908.88 = 13,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,844.98x = 32,908.88 × 13,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,844.98x = 435,558,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,558,891.42/23,844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,266.27

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