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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.08, 32,935.68 and 13,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.08, 32,935.68 and 13,257.52 is: 18,292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.08 : 32,935.68 = 13,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.08/32,935.68 = 13,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.08x = 32,935.68 × 13,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.08x = 436,645,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,645,436.31/23,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.58

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