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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.79, 32,924.95 and 13,248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.79, 32,924.95 and 13,248.46 is: 18,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.79 : 32,924.95 = 13,248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.79/32,924.95 = 13,248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.79x = 32,924.95 × 13,248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.79x = 436,204,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,204,883.08/23,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.77

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