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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,895.76, 32,975.88 and 13,286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,895.76, 32,975.88 and 13,286.32 is: 18,334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,895.76 : 32,975.88 = 13,286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,895.76/32,975.88 = 13,286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,895.76x = 32,975.88 × 13,286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,895.76x = 438,128,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,128,093.96/23,895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.97

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