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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,896.65, 32,977.21 and 13,286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,896.65, 32,977.21 and 13,286.19 is: 18,334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,896.65 : 32,977.21 = 13,286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,896.65/32,977.21 = 13,286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,896.65x = 32,977.21 × 13,286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,896.65x = 438,141,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,141,411.30/23,896.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.85

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