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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.98, 32,927.36 and 13,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.98, 32,927.36 and 13,249.30 is: 18,285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.98 : 32,927.36 = 13,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.98/32,927.36 = 13,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.98x = 32,927.36 × 13,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.98x = 436,264,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,264,470.85/23,858.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.13

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