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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,873.81, 32,946.89 and 13,263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,873.81, 32,946.89 and 13,263.45 is: 18,304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,873.81 : 32,946.89 = 13,263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,873.81/32,946.89 = 13,263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,873.81x = 32,946.89 × 13,263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,873.81x = 436,989,238.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,989,238.30/23,873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,304.13

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