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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.59, 32,975.73 and 13,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.59, 32,975.73 and 13,285.13 is: 18,333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.59 : 32,975.73 = 13,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.59/32,975.73 = 13,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.59x = 32,975.73 × 13,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.59x = 438,086,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,086,695.02/23,895.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.37

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