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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,882.66, 32,958.09 and 13,272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,882.66, 32,958.09 and 13,272.29 is: 18,315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,882.66 : 32,958.09 = 13,272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,882.66/32,958.09 = 13,272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,882.66x = 32,958.09 × 13,272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,882.66x = 437,429,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,429,426.17/23,882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.77

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