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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,892.48, 32,970.96 and 13,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,892.48, 32,970.96 and 13,281.36 is: 18,327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,892.48 : 32,970.96 = 13,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,892.48/32,970.96 = 13,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,892.48x = 32,970.96 × 13,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,892.48x = 437,899,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,899,189.31/23,892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.91

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