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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,897, 32,974.89 and 13,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,897, 32,974.89 and 13,285.28 is: 18,332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,897 : 32,974.89 = 13,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,897/32,974.89 = 13,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,897x = 32,974.89 × 13,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,897x = 438,080,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,080,646.62/23,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.04

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