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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,894.64, 32,975.46 and 13,140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,894.64, 32,975.46 and 13,140.33 is: 18,134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,894.64 : 32,975.46 = 13,140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,894.64/32,975.46 = 13,140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,894.64x = 32,975.46 × 13,140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,894.64x = 433,308,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,308,426.30/23,894.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,134.13

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