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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.85, 32,985.45 and 13,292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.85, 32,985.45 and 13,292.23 is: 18,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.85 : 32,985.45 = 13,292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.85/32,985.45 = 13,292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.85x = 32,985.45 × 13,292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.85x = 438,450,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,450,188.05/23,901.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.78

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