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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,864.81, 32,933.45 and 13,254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,864.81, 32,933.45 and 13,254.53 is: 18,291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,864.81 : 32,933.45 = 13,254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,864.81/32,933.45 = 13,254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,864.81x = 32,933.45 × 13,254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,864.81x = 436,517,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,517,516.50/23,864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.26

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