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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.74, 32,931.99 and 13,253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.74, 32,931.99 and 13,253.46 is: 18,289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.74 : 32,931.99 = 13,253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.74/32,931.99 = 13,253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.74x = 32,931.99 × 13,253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.74x = 436,462,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,462,812.19/23,863.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.79

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