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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.12, 32,976.90 and 13,286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.12, 32,976.90 and 13,286.04 is: 18,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.12 : 32,976.90 = 13,286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.12/32,976.90 = 13,286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.12x = 32,976.90 × 13,286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.12x = 438,132,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,132,412.48/23,898.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.34

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