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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.59, 32,905.74 and 13,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.59, 32,905.74 and 13,090.20 is: 18,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.59 : 32,905.74 = 13,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.59/32,905.74 = 13,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.59x = 32,905.74 × 13,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.59x = 430,742,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,742,717.75/23,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.83

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