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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.78, 32,924.49 and 13,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.78, 32,924.49 and 13,248.14 is: 18,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.78 : 32,924.49 = 13,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.78/32,924.49 = 13,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.78x = 32,924.49 × 13,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.78x = 436,188,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,188,252.95/23,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.09

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