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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,875.14, 32,944.92 and 13,263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,875.14, 32,944.92 and 13,263.06 is: 18,301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,875.14 : 32,944.92 = 13,263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,875.14/32,944.92 = 13,263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,875.14x = 32,944.92 × 13,263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,875.14x = 436,950,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,950,450.66/23,875.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.48

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