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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,875.16, 32,948.73 and 13,264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,875.16, 32,948.73 and 13,264.83 is: 18,306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,875.16 : 32,948.73 = 13,264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,875.16/32,948.73 = 13,264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,875.16x = 32,948.73 × 13,264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,875.16x = 437,059,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,059,302.17/23,875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.03

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