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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,885.19, 32,962.68 and 13,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,885.19, 32,962.68 and 13,275 is: 18,320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,885.19 : 32,962.68 = 13,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,885.19/32,962.68 = 13,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,885.19x = 32,962.68 × 13,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,885.19x = 437,579,577
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,579,577/23,885.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.12

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