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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.88, 32,969.99 and 13,281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.88, 32,969.99 and 13,281.29 is: 18,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.88 : 32,969.99 = 13,281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.88/32,969.99 = 13,281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.88x = 32,969.99 × 13,281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.88x = 437,883,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,883,833.64/23,891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.73

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