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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.44, 32,981.28 and 13,289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.44, 32,981.28 and 13,289.12 is: 18,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.44 : 32,981.28 = 13,289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.44/32,981.28 = 13,289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.44x = 32,981.28 × 13,289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.44x = 438,292,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,292,187.67/23,895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.08

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