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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,892.67, 32,972.21 and 13,282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,892.67, 32,972.21 and 13,282.53 is: 18,330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,892.67 : 32,972.21 = 13,282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,892.67/32,972.21 = 13,282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,892.67x = 32,972.21 × 13,282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,892.67x = 437,954,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,954,488.43/23,892.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.08

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