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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,896.58, 32,977.31 and 13,286.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,896.58, 32,977.31 and 13,286.21 is: 18,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,896.58 : 32,977.31 = 13,286.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,896.58/32,977.31 = 13,286.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,896.58x = 32,977.31 × 13,286.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,896.58x = 438,143,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,143,234.58/23,896.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.98

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