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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.28, 32,988.62 and 13,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.28, 32,988.62 and 13,150.14 is: 18,146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.28 : 32,988.62 = 13,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.28/32,988.62 = 13,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.28x = 32,988.62 × 13,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.28x = 433,804,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,804,905.66/23,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.83

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