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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.29, 32,924.26 and 13,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.29, 32,924.26 and 13,247.96 is: 18,282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.29 : 32,924.26 = 13,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.29/32,924.26 = 13,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.29x = 32,924.26 × 13,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.29x = 436,179,279.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,179,279.51/23,858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.08

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