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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,856.63, 32,921.64 and 13,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,856.63, 32,921.64 and 13,246.08 is: 18,279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,856.63 : 32,921.64 = 13,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,856.63/32,921.64 = 13,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,856.63x = 32,921.64 × 13,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,856.63x = 436,082,677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,082,677.17/23,856.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.31

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