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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,896.49, 32,974.02 and 13,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,896.49, 32,974.02 and 13,284 is: 18,330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,896.49 : 32,974.02 = 13,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,896.49/32,974.02 = 13,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,896.49x = 32,974.02 × 13,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,896.49x = 438,026,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,026,881.68/23,896.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.18

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