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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.66, 32,975.73 and 13,285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.66, 32,975.73 and 13,285.05 is: 18,333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.66 : 32,975.73 = 13,285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.66/32,975.73 = 13,285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.66x = 32,975.73 × 13,285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.66x = 438,084,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,084,221.84/23,895.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.21

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