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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.81, 32,934.83 and 13,255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.81, 32,934.83 and 13,255.53 is: 18,292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.81 : 32,934.83 = 13,255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.81/32,934.83 = 13,255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.81x = 32,934.83 × 13,255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.81x = 436,568,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,568,627.11/23,865.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.64

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