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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,893.86, 32,975.52 and 13,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,893.86, 32,975.52 and 13,284.48 is: 18,333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,893.86 : 32,975.52 = 13,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,893.86/32,975.52 = 13,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,893.86x = 32,975.52 × 13,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,893.86x = 438,062,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,062,404.63/23,893.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.68

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