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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,885.53, 32,962.44 and 13,275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,885.53, 32,962.44 and 13,275.19 is: 18,319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,885.53 : 32,962.44 = 13,275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,885.53/32,962.44 = 13,275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,885.53x = 32,962.44 × 13,275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,885.53x = 437,582,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,582,744.85/23,885.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,319.99

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