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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.41, 32,925.50 and 13,103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.41, 32,925.50 and 13,103.73 is: 18,083.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.41 : 32,925.50 = 13,103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.41/32,925.50 = 13,103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.41x = 32,925.50 × 13,103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.41x = 431,446,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,446,862.12/23,858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,083.64

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