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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,896.86, 32,977.24 and 13,286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,896.86, 32,977.24 and 13,286.27 is: 18,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,896.86 : 32,977.24 = 13,286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,896.86/32,977.24 = 13,286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,896.86x = 32,977.24 × 13,286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,896.86x = 438,144,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,144,514.49/23,896.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.82

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