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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.54, 32,976 and 13,285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.54, 32,976 and 13,285.26 is: 18,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.54 : 32,976 = 13,285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.54/32,976 = 13,285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.54x = 32,976 × 13,285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.54x = 438,094,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,094,733.76/23,895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.74

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