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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.13, 32,968.96 and 13,280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.13, 32,968.96 and 13,280.54 is: 18,326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.13 : 32,968.96 = 13,280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.13/32,968.96 = 13,280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.13x = 32,968.96 × 13,280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.13x = 437,845,393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,845,393.99/23,891.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.69

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