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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.65, 32,929.91 and 13,251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.65, 32,929.91 and 13,251.46 is: 18,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.65 : 32,929.91 = 13,251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.65/32,929.91 = 13,251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.65x = 32,929.91 × 13,251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.65x = 436,369,385.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,369,385.17/23,861.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.48

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