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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,878.89, 32,952.21 and 13,268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,878.89, 32,952.21 and 13,268.25 is: 18,309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,878.89 : 32,952.21 = 13,268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,878.89/32,952.21 = 13,268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,878.89x = 32,952.21 × 13,268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,878.89x = 437,218,160.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,218,160.33/23,878.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.82

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