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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,852.48, 32,916.57 and 13,097.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,852.48, 32,916.57 and 13,097.82 is: 18,075.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,852.48 : 32,916.57 = 13,097.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,852.48/32,916.57 = 13,097.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,852.48x = 32,916.57 × 13,097.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,852.48x = 431,135,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,135,078.81/23,852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,075.07

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