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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.72, 32,977.26 and 13,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.72, 32,977.26 and 13,285.13 is: 18,334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.72 : 32,977.26 = 13,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.72/32,977.26 = 13,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.72x = 32,977.26 × 13,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.72x = 438,107,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,107,021.26/23,895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.12

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