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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.93, 32,931.30 and 13,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.93, 32,931.30 and 13,254.24 is: 18,290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.93 : 32,931.30 = 13,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.93/32,931.30 = 13,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.93x = 32,931.30 × 13,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.93x = 436,479,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,479,189.06/23,863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.33

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