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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.78, 32,922.01 and 13,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.78, 32,922.01 and 13,246.36 is: 18,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.78 : 32,922.01 = 13,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.78/32,922.01 = 13,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.78x = 32,922.01 × 13,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.78x = 436,096,730.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,096,730.64/23,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,278.25

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