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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,893.18, 32,969.71 and 13,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,893.18, 32,969.71 and 13,136.28 is: 18,126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,893.18 : 32,969.71 = 13,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,893.18/32,969.71 = 13,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,893.18x = 32,969.71 × 13,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,893.18x = 433,099,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,099,342.08/23,893.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,126.48

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