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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.96, 32,913.48 and 13,239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.96, 32,913.48 and 13,239.44 is: 18,270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.96 : 32,913.48 = 13,239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.96/32,913.48 = 13,239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.96x = 32,913.48 × 13,239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.96x = 435,756,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,756,043.65/23,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,270.72

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