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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.90, 32,926.11 and 13,248.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.90, 32,926.11 and 13,248.71 is: 18,283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.90 : 32,926.11 = 13,248.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.90/32,926.11 = 13,248.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.90x = 32,926.11 × 13,248.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.90x = 436,228,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,228,482.82/23,858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.68

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