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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.96, 32,969.49 and 13,281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.96, 32,969.49 and 13,281.23 is: 18,327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.96 : 32,969.49 = 13,281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.96/32,969.49 = 13,281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.96x = 32,969.49 × 13,281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.96x = 437,875,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,875,379.67/23,891.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.31

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