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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.19, 32,926.85 and 13,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.19, 32,926.85 and 13,249.08 is: 18,283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.19 : 32,926.85 = 13,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.19/32,926.85 = 13,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.19x = 32,926.85 × 13,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.19x = 436,250,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,250,403.55/23,860.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.61

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