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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.62, 32,973.45 and 13,283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.62, 32,973.45 and 13,283.54 is: 18,329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.62 : 32,973.45 = 13,283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.62/32,973.45 = 13,283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.62x = 32,973.45 × 13,283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.62x = 438,004,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,004,142.01/23,895.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,329.89

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