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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.38, 32,926.82 and 13,249.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.38, 32,926.82 and 13,249.83 is: 18,284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.38 : 32,926.82 = 13,249.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.38/32,926.82 = 13,249.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.38x = 32,926.82 × 13,249.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.38x = 436,274,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,274,701.19/23,860.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.48

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