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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.69, 32,928.38 and 13,251.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.69, 32,928.38 and 13,251.31 is: 18,287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.69 : 32,928.38 = 13,251.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.69/32,928.38 = 13,251.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.69x = 32,928.38 × 13,251.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.69x = 436,344,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,344,171.18/23,860.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.16

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