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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.61, 32,924.97 and 13,248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.61, 32,924.97 and 13,248.27 is: 18,282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.61 : 32,924.97 = 13,248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.61/32,924.97 = 13,248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.61x = 32,924.97 × 13,248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.61x = 436,198,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,198,892.30/23,858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.66

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