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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.36, 32,975.52 and 13,284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.36, 32,975.52 and 13,284.99 is: 18,333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.36 : 32,975.52 = 13,284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.36/32,975.52 = 13,284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.36x = 32,975.52 × 13,284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.36x = 438,079,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,079,453.44/23,895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.24

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