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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,882.67, 32,959.03 and 13,272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,882.67, 32,959.03 and 13,272.08 is: 18,316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,882.67 : 32,959.03 = 13,272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,882.67/32,959.03 = 13,272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,882.67x = 32,959.03 × 13,272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,882.67x = 437,434,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,434,882.88/23,882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.00

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