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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,878.70, 32,951.95 and 13,268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,878.70, 32,951.95 and 13,268.06 is: 18,309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,878.70 : 32,951.95 = 13,268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,878.70/32,951.95 = 13,268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,878.70x = 32,951.95 × 13,268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,878.70x = 437,208,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,208,218.62/23,878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.55

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