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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,847.61, 32,908.06 and 13,236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,847.61, 32,908.06 and 13,236.41 is: 18,265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,847.61 : 32,908.06 = 13,236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,847.61/32,908.06 = 13,236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,847.61x = 32,908.06 × 13,236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,847.61x = 435,584,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,584,343.74/23,847.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.32

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