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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,894.73, 32,975.37 and 13,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,894.73, 32,975.37 and 13,284.14 is: 18,332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,894.73 : 32,975.37 = 13,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,894.73/32,975.37 = 13,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,894.73x = 32,975.37 × 13,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,894.73x = 438,049,266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,049,266.75/23,894.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.46

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