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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,897.18, 32,977.43 and 13,286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,897.18, 32,977.43 and 13,286.62 is: 18,335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,897.18 : 32,977.43 = 13,286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,897.18/32,977.43 = 13,286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,897.18x = 32,977.43 × 13,286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,897.18x = 438,158,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,158,580.99/23,897.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.16

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