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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.70, 32,975.76 and 13,285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.70, 32,975.76 and 13,285.30 is: 18,333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.70 : 32,975.76 = 13,285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.70/32,975.76 = 13,285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.70x = 32,975.76 × 13,285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.70x = 438,092,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,092,864.33/23,895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.54

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