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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.73, 32,910.99 and 13,238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.73, 32,910.99 and 13,238.53 is: 18,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.73 : 32,910.99 = 13,238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.73/32,910.99 = 13,238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.73x = 32,910.99 × 13,238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.73x = 435,693,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,693,128.44/23,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.26

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