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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.68, 32,975.36 and 13,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.68, 32,975.36 and 13,285.12 is: 18,333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.68 : 32,975.36 = 13,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.68/32,975.36 = 13,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.68x = 32,975.36 × 13,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.68x = 438,081,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,081,614.64/23,895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.09

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