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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,893.23, 32,964.96 and 13,280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,893.23, 32,964.96 and 13,280.82 is: 18,323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,893.23 : 32,964.96 = 13,280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,893.23/32,964.96 = 13,280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,893.23x = 32,964.96 × 13,280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,893.23x = 437,801,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,801,700.07/23,893.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.25

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