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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.44, 32,985.42 and 13,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.44, 32,985.42 and 13,292.12 is: 18,346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.44 : 32,985.42 = 13,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.44/32,985.42 = 13,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.44x = 32,985.42 × 13,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.44x = 438,446,160.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,446,160.89/23,898.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.23

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