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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.54, 32,933.97 and 13,254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.54, 32,933.97 and 13,254.81 is: 18,291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.54 : 32,933.97 = 13,254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.54/32,933.97 = 13,254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.54x = 32,933.97 × 13,254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.54x = 436,533,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,533,514.90/23,865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.37

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