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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.47, 32,928.66 and 13,251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.47, 32,928.66 and 13,251.33 is: 18,285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.47 : 32,928.66 = 13,251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.47/32,928.66 = 13,251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.47x = 32,928.66 × 13,251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.47x = 436,348,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,348,540.12/23,862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.98

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