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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,897.22, 32,979.33 and 13,286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,897.22, 32,979.33 and 13,286.64 is: 18,336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,897.22 : 32,979.33 = 13,286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,897.22/32,979.33 = 13,286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,897.22x = 32,979.33 × 13,286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,897.22x = 438,184,485.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,184,485.15/23,897.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.21

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