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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,888.46, 32,966.43 and 13,278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,888.46, 32,966.43 and 13,278.09 is: 18,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,888.46 : 32,966.43 = 13,278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,888.46/32,966.43 = 13,278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,888.46x = 32,966.43 × 13,278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,888.46x = 437,731,224.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,731,224.52/23,888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.96

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