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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.72, 32,931.36 and 13,253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.72, 32,931.36 and 13,253.26 is: 18,289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.72 : 32,931.36 = 13,253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.72/32,931.36 = 13,253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.72x = 32,931.36 × 13,253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.72x = 436,447,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,447,876.23/23,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.18

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