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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.74, 32,962.89 and 13,279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.74, 32,962.89 and 13,279.33 is: 18,321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.74 : 32,962.89 = 13,279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.74/32,962.89 = 13,279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.74x = 32,962.89 × 13,279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.74x = 437,725,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,725,094.06/23,891.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,321.19

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