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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,868.93, 32,939.64 and 13,113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,868.93, 32,939.64 and 13,113.94 is: 18,097.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,868.93 : 32,939.64 = 13,113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,868.93/32,939.64 = 13,113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,868.93x = 32,939.64 × 13,113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,868.93x = 431,968,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,968,437.80/23,868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.52

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