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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.91, 32,924.21 and 13,248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.91, 32,924.21 and 13,248.45 is: 18,282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.91 : 32,924.21 = 13,248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.91/32,924.21 = 13,248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.91x = 32,924.21 × 13,248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.91x = 436,194,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,194,683.73/23,858.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.26

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