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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,879.97, 32,955.48 and 13,269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,879.97, 32,955.48 and 13,269.69 is: 18,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,879.97 : 32,955.48 = 13,269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,879.97/32,955.48 = 13,269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,879.97x = 32,955.48 × 13,269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,879.97x = 437,309,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,309,003.40/23,879.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.80

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