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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,879.70, 32,953.86 and 13,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,879.70, 32,953.86 and 13,270.32 is: 18,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,879.70 : 32,953.86 = 13,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,879.70/32,953.86 = 13,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,879.70x = 32,953.86 × 13,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,879.70x = 437,308,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,308,267.44/23,879.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.97

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