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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,902.86, 32,985.52 and 13,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,902.86, 32,985.52 and 13,292.26 is: 18,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,902.86 : 32,985.52 = 13,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,902.86/32,985.52 = 13,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,902.86x = 32,985.52 × 13,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,902.86x = 438,452,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,452,108.08/23,902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.08

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