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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,892.67, 32,972.73 and 13,138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,892.67, 32,972.73 and 13,138.36 is: 18,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,892.67 : 32,972.73 = 13,138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,892.67/32,972.73 = 13,138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,892.67x = 32,972.73 × 13,138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,892.67x = 433,207,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,207,724.60/23,892.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.41

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