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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,879.76, 32,954.94 and 13,270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,879.76, 32,954.94 and 13,270.44 is: 18,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,879.76 : 32,954.94 = 13,270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,879.76/32,954.94 = 13,270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,879.76x = 32,954.94 × 13,270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,879.76x = 437,326,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,326,553.97/23,879.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.69

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